Pretzels can be covered by a number of frosting or topping assortments. For example, nuts, jelly, nonpareils, icing, dried fruits, jelly, caramel and of course chocolate are frequently used to cover pretzels. Dark chocolate covered pretzels, however, are considered as specialties.

Dark chocolate itself is a pretty special type of chocolate; it is chocolate at its purest. It is produced directly from the semisweet or bittersweet cocoa powder or extract. It has a number of advantages over some other kind of chocolate. Different studies have shown that dark chocolate is good for heart and can decrease the risk of a number a cardiovascular diseases. It contains important antioxidants and flavonoids, both of which can play important part in different bodily functions, prevent aging and can even s protect people from different kind of cancers. It can help stimulating the functions of brain. Finally, dark chocolate can boost the release of two important hormones, endorphins and serotonin, more than any other kind of chocolates. These hormones are responsible for human moods and can induce the happy and positive feelings. 

As for the pretzels, dark chocolate have several advantages as well. The bland taste of pretzel dough can sometimes be too plain for some people. The pretzel dough is already sweetened and the sweet taste of milk or white chocolate can be quite boring. Dark chocolate can perfectly complement the sweet base of pretzels. Milk is a form a carbohydrate therefore dark chocolate covered pretzels are a better choice for diabetic people. Some people also suffer from different lactose tolerance problems and as a result are advised to avoid milk. They can also go for dark chocolate covered options. It will also have fewer calories than milk or white chocolate covered pretzels.

Pretzels are one of the most common choices for breakfast. We may not go for the dark chocolate covered pretzels most of the times. Sometimes it is because we do not like the bittersweet taste of chocolate first thing in the morning. Sometimes we are simply too used to different kind of milk chocolates. But give it a try anyway; select the dark chocolate covered pretzels as your breakfast or afternoon snack. Remember all of the health benefits it provides. It can keep your heart, brain, immune system as well as the whole body healthy. It can lift up your mood and prepare you for the day ahead. Finally, you are starting the day with less carbohydrate and less sugar. Dark chocolate covered pretzels may sometimes cost more than the regular pretzels, but it is nothing compared to all the benefits they have to offer. So go for them, stay healthy and happy with dark chocolate covered pretzels.

Pretzels are one of the most common choices for breakfast. We may not go for the dark chocolate covered pretzels most of the times. Sometimes it is because we do not like the bittersweet taste of chocolate first thing in the morning.