Valentine's Day has come and gone. Now, you've got a lot of chocolates sitting around. You might be tempted to throw them out, but don't! Chocolate isn't just for Valentine's Day anymore, and there are plenty of ways to use up the chocolates you bought or received. 

In this blog post, we'll share with you some delicious ways to use up your Valentine's Day chocolates. These 10 ideas are the perfect way to enjoy this tasty treat! 

1. Make a chocolate cake

As the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, when life gives you chocolates, make chocolate cake! This is a delicious way to use up your Valentine's Day chocolates. All you need is some cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and of course, your chocolates. Simply follow the instructions on the cake mix box and add in your chocolates. You'll have a delicious chocolate cake that everyone will love!

2. Add them to your morning coffee

Coffee and chocolate are like the perfect pair.  It's no wonder that coffee shops often use chocolate to top their lattes, or that many people add a square of dark chocolate to their morning cup of joe. Adding a piece or two of your favorite bar can transform your morning routine into something decadent and delicious. What a great way to start your morning!

3. Melt them and pour over ice cream

Chocolate is an amazing food. It feels like a luxury when you bite into its rich, creamy goodness. But it’s even better if you can find new ways to enjoy it. One of the best ways to do this with chocolate is to melt it and pour over ice cream for a delicious topping that will make your taste buds sing! You can even buy chocolate-flavored ice cream for that chocolate overload experience.

4. Blend a healthy chocolate smoothie

Don't let your sweet tooth prevent you from a healthy lifestyle. There are plenty of delicious smoothies that contain chocolate, and they're very easy to make. Add yogurt, honey, and milk with your chocolate and blend for that morning protein boost. You can even add spinach to make it green! For sure, this smoothie will help you stay healthy while still getting a dose of chocolate!

5. Make chocolate-dipped strawberries

Nobody can resist chocolate-dipped strawberries. These delicious fruits are already tasty, but they're even better dipped in decadent chocolate! All you need is some chocolate chips, bamboo skewers, and strawberries. Simply melt the chocolate in the microwave or on a double boiler, skewer your strawberries, and dip them in the chocolate!

By dipping ripe strawberries in melted chocolate, you can create a yummy treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth! Use white, dark, or milk chocolate for this treat. Surely you'll enjoy this delicious snack!

6. Make chocolate fondue.

For a fun and flavorful treat, make some chocolate fondue by melting some milk or dark chocolate in warm milk with cinnamon sticks for stirring. Dip all kinds of yummy things, such as strawberries, banana chunks, pineapple spears, marshmallows, angel food cake cubes...the list goes on! Depending on the number of chocolates that you will use, this treat makes enough for a good-sized group. So invite your friends over and share this mix of sweetness!

7. Make chocolate bark

Chocolate bark is a great way to use up your chocolates. All you need are some melted chocolate and other ingredients, such as nuts, candies, dried fruit, sprinkles, or cookie crumbs. You can get creative with your treats! For example, you can make chocolate bark with peanut butter cups, white chocolate bark with dried cranberries, or milk chocolate bark with sprinkles.

Finally, spread your chocolate mixture in a pan and refrigerate it. Cut it up into smaller pieces, then pop it in a jar. Now you'll have a delicious treat to share with friends and family!

8. Top your cookies with chocolates

This is a delicious way to use up the chocolates in your cupboard. Chocolate chip cookies are always a hit, and they only take about 10 minutes to make. First, preheat your oven. Then, mix together all of the wet ingredients in one bowl and dry ingredients in another. After that, mix both of them together and then add your chocolate as toppings. Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them to be.

When they're done, enjoy a glass of milk and your chocolate cookies! It's the perfect way to end a long day, or simply enjoy a sweet snack!

9. Cover your snacks with chocolates

Chocolate-covered snacks are another delicious treat. For example, you can cover nuts with chocolate, which makes them a great (and tasty!) snack for children or adults. Or try dipping pretzels in chocolate. Not only is this easy to make, but it's also fast. Your kids will love helping you make this sweet snack. 

10. Use Chocolate In Your Breakfast Foods

Do you love pancakes, waffles, or French toast? Then, you can make them even more delicious by adding a little chocolate to your batter. Chocolate is a great ingredient to add when baking: it not only adds flavor and substance, but it also makes your dishes more fun. Who knew that chocolate could go so well with breakfast foods?

Conclusion

So what are you waiting for? Now that Valentine's Day is out of sight, it's time to make sure that your chocolates aren't out of mind! Challenge yourself to make these delicious treats with your leftover chocolate, and share them with friends and family. Maybe you'll come up with a new recipe of your own and surprise everyone with your new creation!