"Cacao nibs" refer to small, crunchy pieces that are made from crushed cacao beans. They have a rich chocolate flavor and are often used as a healthier alternative to chocolate in baking or as a snack.
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Pour into a glass and top with
raw cacao nibs for some crunch and an extra chocolate boost!
I also always sprinkle the top of my smoothie
with cacao nibs for added crunch, not to mention flavor, fiber, and you guessed it — MORE antioxidants!
Use raw
cacao nibs in place of chocolate chips for a real energy boost without the refined sugar — these get plenty of sweetness from the honey and raisins.
When you're done, sprinkle raw
cacao nibs on top for crunch factor and to make it look all pretty.
I'm not sure how it would work as I'm not familiar with it — apart from using
cacao nibs as nuts / chocolate chip subs in my smoothies or baked goods.
Note: if using
cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips, the nibs will be hidden in the cookies and not as evident as chocolate chips would be, as pictured above.
If you can't find or don't
like cacao nibs, you can substitute some finely chopped organic dark chocolate, if you like.
Combine all of the ingredients,
except cacao nibs, in your blender and run it until it's smooth.
The powder is pure
ground cacao nibs, which means that it has the highest concentration of antioxidants among cacao powders.
Try adding
cacao nibs into trail mix or quick breads for a chocolate taste.
The added antioxidant rich
cacao nibs give this smoothie the taste of chocolate covered strawberries.
First of all, I hadn't
tried cacao nibs before this (and I have to confess, I didn't even know what they were)... but they are GOOD!
The latter is the perfect substitute for cocoa in hot drinks, smoothies and desserts, whereas
cacao nibs make a unique addition to granola, trail mix and even salads.
Chocolate bars and chips that you know and love come from melted
cacao nibs after they've been mixed with sugar and normally oil or milk.
Serve immediately sprinkled with
extra cacao nibs — or place in the freezer until required.
I didn't have
cacao nibs so I used some cacao powder I had but it was really dry and had no taste.
This tasty option is studded with antioxidant -
rich cacao nibs for a healthy treat.
If you can't
find cacao nibs in your area, these are certainly delicious treats with cocoa powder coating instead.
If I hadn't known what real
cacao nibs tasted like, I would have written them off altogether.
I
included cacao nibs and chopped almonds in my batch so I wouldn't miss a thing but you can skip the nut altogether for a lower - fat version.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of chopped pistachios, pomegranate seeds and
cacao nibs over the toast.
Try out one of our amazing chocolate - infused recipes or snack on raw
cacao nibs when you need some extra brain power.
I've tried to
eat cacao nibs with coconut butter, but it's just not the same thing.
Simple ways to
incorporate cacao nibs into your diet, are by adding them into your oats, yogurt, baked goods or having them on their own.
Mix the oats, almonds, coconut sugar, cacao powder, flaxseed, salt, cinnamon, and
cacao nibs together in a large bowl.
A drizzle of chocolate and sprinkle of
cacao nibs take it to an even more heavenly territory, but the soft serve is very good without the toppings as well.
It's easy to make with raw cacao or regular cocoa, and you can choose
between cacao nibs or dairy - free chocolate chips.
Chocolate bars and chips that you know and love come from
melted cacao nibs after they've been mixed with sugar and normally oil or milk.
I like to
put cacao nibs, coconut flakes, other nuts and seeds and blueberries in a bowl with coconut milk or coconut yogurt and make a great tasting cereal alternative.
I eat chocolate or
cacao nibs daily and I think you might want to consider it, too.
I decided to make my
own cacao nibs with the whole cacao beans I had on hand.