Chocolate For Adults Only

Chocolate for Adults Only! I call this Chocolate For Adults Only because it is certain to leave young, sugar-craving palates unsatisfied. But rest assured, it is appropriate for the most serious chocolate craving! This is a way to obtain the rich flavors and textures of cocoa, the health benefits (for example, blood pressure reduction and anti-oxidation) of cocoa flavonoids, while obtaining none of the sugars/carbohydrates . . . and certainly no wheat or grains! It is easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients, a few steps, and a few minutes. Set aside and save some for an indulgence, e.g., dip into natural peanut or almond butter. Variations are easy too: a few drops of orange extract and orange zest, a few drops of peppermint extract, some unsweetened dried berries, and a few drops of berry extract, among others. Regardless of which variation you choose to make, be sure to taste your mixture before allowing to solidify. Desired sweetness can vary widely, thus, you may wish to add more sweetener to suit your individual taste. Makes approximately 24 2-inch pieces. Ingredients: 8 ounces 100% unsweetened chocolate 5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup dry roasted pistachios or other chopped nuts 1/4 cup whole flaxseeds or chia seeds Sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar (e.g., 2 tbsp. Virtue Sweetener) Using double-boiler method, melt cocoa. Alternatively, melt cocoa in microwave in 15-20 second increments. Stir in coconut oil, nuts, and flaxseed or chia seeds. Stir ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: News & Updates chocolate Cocoa grain-free low-carb monk fruit natural sweetener wheat belly Source Type: blogs