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December 23, 2009

Raw Chocolate

We all get a sweet tooth sometimes and there is nothing wrong with succumbing to it… but this is a good way to ease it off in a healthy way!  Raw Chocolate is a superfood and is very quick and easy to make and it is a great thing to take to a dinner party as an after dinner treat…. This way you can also spread the word!


What you will need...
Raw Cacao powder
Raw coconut oil
Agave Syrup or Honey

Extras to add…
Goji Berries
Bee Pollen
Avocado (makes it creamy!)
Almond butter
Mashed up banana
Raw cacao nibs

Now the fun bit….
Melt on a VERY low heat 2 scoops of coconut oil… do not let it get too hot and boil it only needs to become a liquid, then add 4 scoops of the cacao powder and then add about a table spoon of agave syrup or honey (add more or less depending on how sweet you like it)… then go crazy add what you like!  I then put the mixture into an ice tray as it makes great bite size chocolate treats and you can get the shaped ones which is aways fun… then put it into the fridge.  They melt quickly as they have no preservatives so keep them in the fridge then eat quickly!!!

Now the best bit
Lie on the sofa and lick the bowl and spoon – don’t worry no –one is watching… ENJOY!

Here are some of my combinations…
  • 1 t-spoon of almond butter and a handful of Goji berries
  • Bee pollen and Goji Berries and cacao nibs
  • Goji Berries and 1½  table spoons of Avocado
  • 1 Mashed up banana with cacao nibs
  • Coconut flakes and goji berries
Don’t go crazy on them though – Limit yourself to just 1 – balance and moderation is everything don’t forget!