Fold in mini chocolate chips or
cacao nibs if using.
Raw cacao butter (or you could use dairy - free dark chocolate chips or raw
cacao nibs if you don't have any cacao butter on hand)
Feel free to use dairy - free dark chocolate chips or raw
cacao nibs if you don't have any raw cacao butter on hand.
Stir cherries back into liquid along with
cacao nibs if using.
You can use
the cacao nibs if you want the chocolate flavor without the extra sugar.
Feel free to use dairy - free dark chocolate chips or raw
cacao nibs if you don't have any raw cacao butter on hand.
Raw cacao butter (or you could use dairy - free dark chocolate chips or raw
cacao nibs if you don't have any cacao butter on hand)
Serve with chocolate curls (created using a peeler on a bar of chocolate) and
cacao nibs if you want!
You can also add in extracts for flavoring, nuts or
cacao nibs if you like.
Not exact matches
Combine almond milk, rolled oats, vanilla, banana, dates, hemp hearts, almond butter, maca,
cacao nibs, chia seeds and cinnamon,
if using, in an upright blender.
One question about the use of
cacao powder, is there a difference between raw
cacao powder and raw
cacao nibs (
if I would crush them first), or can I use them interchangeably?
Enjoy the grapefruit sprinkled with
cacao nibs, with a side of ice cream or yogurt,
if using.
I used brown rice flour, and instead of agave syrup I used honey, and instead of raw
cacao I used
cacao nibs and ground then up, I used Parnoosh dates as opposed to Medjool because those are what we have available and I don't know
if that would make a difference.
If you like a little something sweet in the morning try adding a couple of medjool dates to the mix too, they sweeten it up and enhance the creaminess and if you feel like you need a crunch, add a little less milk and then pour the smoothie into a bowl and top it with your favourite granola, nuts, seeds, raisins, cacao nibs, fruit etc for a delicious smoothie bow
If you like a little something sweet in the morning try adding a couple of medjool dates to the mix too, they sweeten it up and enhance the creaminess and
if you feel like you need a crunch, add a little less milk and then pour the smoothie into a bowl and top it with your favourite granola, nuts, seeds, raisins, cacao nibs, fruit etc for a delicious smoothie bow
if you feel like you need a crunch, add a little less milk and then pour the smoothie into a bowl and top it with your favourite granola, nuts, seeds, raisins,
cacao nibs, fruit etc for a delicious smoothie bowl.
1 1/2 tbsp hemp seeds (or soaked almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds etc) 3 tbsp raw
cacao powder 1 tbsp raw
cacao nibs 1 avocado 1 very large frozen banana (not completely frozen
if you're afraid that it will ruin your blender) 5 fresh strawberries 2 tbsp agave, raw honey or maple syrup a pinch of sea salt 1 cup water 4 ice cubes
If you like, stir in some
cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips for some added chocolate flavor.
If you can't find
cacao nibs in your area, these are certainly delicious treats with cocoa powder coating instead.
Add all the ingredients, except the
cacao nibs, into a food processor and process until everything comes together and is smooth (this may take a while
if your coconut butter is solid).
If you can't find
cacao nibs, chopped semi-sweet chocolate chips or unsweetened carob chips are both reasonable alternatives, although you might want to reduce the sweetener in that case.
Blend Ingredients together,
if you are drinking this I would recommend blending the
cacao nibs in.
I enjoy it in the morning or mid-afternoon when I need a good boost of energy... although I think it would also be tasty as a dessert (
if made extra thick) with some chocolate sauce or
cacao nibs on top!
There's
cacao nibs in the bowl but they're just for the photo:) You don't have to use
cacao butter
if you use powder.
If you are looking for a really rich and decadent vegan ice cream dessert, this
Cacao Nib and Mint Chocolate Ice Cream recipe just might be it!
If you feel like breaking the three - ingredient rule, add chia seeds, shredded coconut, or
cacao nibs for topping.
Next add in your honey, peppermint extract and
cacao nibs or chocolate chips (we like the rich bitter like flavor from the
cacao nibs mixed in these, but any chocolate chips would do great, or you could omit
if desired!)
Oh and I subbed in walnuts for
cacao nibs and even add an extra egg sometimes...
If in doubt an extra egg is always good.
Wondering
if you could use
cacao nibs instead of the chocolate chips?
In a large bowl, mix together the buckinis, desiccated coconut, cranberries,
cacao nibs,
cacao powder, vanilla, maple syrup and raspberry essence
if using
I like to keep the
cacao nibs in the syrup, for added texture, but you could easily strain them out
if you preferred.
Sprinkle the top with
cacao nibs (
if using).
Serve immediately, garnished with whipped cream and additional
cacao nibs,
if desired.
Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours before spooning or piping into serving dishes; garnish with
cacao nibs or shaved chocolate,
if desired.
If you're in a super low fructose period, try mixing with some full fat yoghurt and topping with coconut flakes and raw
cacao nibs.
If you're new to
cacao nibs you might want use a smaller amount.
I also think raw
cacao nibs would be great in this smoothie
if you want to add a little extra chocolate - chip crunch!
I think
if someone wanted to get really fancy, they could use the
cacao nibs as well.
* 2 cups raw, organic walnuts, toasted in a 300 degree F oven for 20 minutes and then cooled slightly (
if you have time to soak your walnuts in water overnight first, go ahead and do so... this can help make them easier to digest;
if you do soak them, rinse them in clean water and pay dry before toasting them, or skip the toasting step) * 1 tablespoon toasted walnut oil (or use a different neutral oil like grapeseed) * 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more to taste * 1/4 cup unsweetened, unsulphured dried cherries, chopped (I bought mine at Trader Joe's) * pinch or two of fine Himalayan or sea salt (start with one pinch, blend, taste, and add more
if needed) * 1 - 2 tablespoons
cacao nibs or finely chopped dark chocolate
I haven't had
cacao nibs in ages because they're usually expensive, but
if I ever come across them again when they're on sale I'll definitely be picking some up to try this.
You can top with
cacao nibs or a dusting of the raw
cacao powder
if you desire.
Top with
cacao nibs, almonds, and flaky salt,
if desired.
Cacao nibs are also an optional part of this but absolutely delicious
if you have some around.
If using drizzle them with the melted dark chocolate and sprinkle some
cacao nibs.
They are totally delicious as they are but
if you want to make extra special you can drizzle them with melted dark chocolate and sprinkle some
cacao nibs for an extra crunch.
I'm also wondering
if I take raw
cacao nibs and grind them myself, can I use that as a sub in recipes that call for
cacao powder or cocoa powder?
* 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup * 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar * 1/2 cup (120 ml water) * 1 teaspoon medium grain kosher salt * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 5 cups (455 g) old - fashioned rolled or quick - cooking oats * 1 1/2 cups (140 g) nuts, chopped
if large (try an equal mix of sliced almonds, cashews and pecans) * 3/4 cup (65 g) flaked coconut, sweetened or not * 1/4 cup (35 g) raw, hulled sunflower seeds * 1/4 cup (35 g) whole or ground seeds, such as chia seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp hearts * 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 cup (70 g) finely chopped candied ginger * 1/2 cup (70 g) raw pepitas * 1 cup (150 g) chopped dried figs * Candied
Cacao Nibs (p. 248)(optional)
Approx. 1.5 cups almond milk (or milk of choice), add more
if you prefer a runnier smoothie 1/3 cup of walnuts, or about 20g 1/4 of an avocado 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon raw
cacao (or to taste, I like my chocolate intense, I added an extra half tablespoon) 2 heaped teaspoons maple or rice malt syrup, or sweetener of choice, to taste 1 heaped teaspoon maca powder (optional) 1 heaped teaspoon raw
cacao nibs 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of vanilla powder (or essence) Pinch salt Leave half the walnuts and
cacao nibs aside.
Once it's rested a bit, we stir in dried fruit and
if desired,
cacao nibs — they add a hint of chocolate flavor and yet another layer of crunch.
Add toppings like chopped nuts, granola, coconut,
cacao nibs, fresh fruit, coconut whip and more
if desired.
Top the smoothie with the raw
cacao nibs (and coconut flakes
if using) and swirl into the top of the smoothie.
Try hazelnut or walnut meal instead of the almond flour
if you're not allergic... Regarding sweetness in the dish, use honey
if you're afraid of maple syrup and you can always omit chock chips and use
cacao nibs.