Chocolate & Coconut Covered Strawberries

Because sometimes, it's the simple things...

ingredients:

• 2 dozen washed strawberries
• 4 cups vegan chocolate chips. (These ones are made in a dedicated gluten free facility http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/chocolate-for-baking/mini-chips/)
• optional: 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (http://edwardandsons.com/ldo_shop_coconut.itml)

instructions:

1. In a small pan, heat chocolate chips over the stove on low heat stirring occasionally until melted throughout
2. Pour melted chocolate into a shallow bowl, and dip the strawberries' tips to desired amount. Place the chocolate covered strawberries onto a tray or large plate
3. optional: sprinkle coconut shreds on the chocolate covered strawberries while the chocolate is still warm
4. Place the coconut and chocolate covered strawberries in the refrigerator, and let chocolate harden for 3 hours before serving.

These make a beautiful dessert, the perfect treat to satisfy your chocolate craving AND your antioxidant craving that I know you all have. Agreed?