I'd recommend
the cocoa powder version.
chocolate chip version: This version was a bit smoother texturally in comparison to
the cocoa powder version and combined a bit easier in the pan.
Not exact matches
The second time I soaked the dates in boiling water to soften them and then I just used a blender stick to blend the dates with sweet potato and maple syrup (much easier than a processor) I also made a budget
version and used regular
cocoa powder, 1/2 honey 1/2 maple syrup, no pinenuts - just 1/2 cup of coconut flour and 1/2 cornflour, I also added chopped walnuts.
As I wrote in my posts on fb I made it, both
version dehydrator and freezer (a sort of cupcake with
cocoa - frosting on the top) and... yesss it works, first time I managed to eat something containing maca
powder and dind» t feel sick.
Cacao
powder is the less - processed
version of
cocoa powder so it contains more fiber, protein and monounsaturated fats.
I'd already tried swapping most of the flour for
cocoa powder (with great results) so this new
version is right next on my list.
To make real chocolate you don't use coconut oil, you use
cocoa butter and
cocoa powder (or cacao
versions which are less processed if you want to get really authentic) and a sweetener like ricemalt syrup.
When you try that banana «ice cream» be sure to try the chocolate
version by adding some
cocoa powder, a very little honey (depending upon the sweetness of your bananas) and the trick ingredient....
In the 2nd
version I added more
cocoa powder, switched to the softer oat flour, added 1 egg, and used pumpkin puree instead of applesauce.
To put things straight, cacao
powder is the unrefined
version of
cocoa powder.
I use the 2 tbsp of
cocoa powder & 1 tbsp of sunbutter
version.
I tried to make a vanilla
version with honey (in place of sugar) and coconut flour in place of the
cocoa powder and it was a total fail.
Little
cocoa bites... I made a
version with pure
cocoa butter and vanilla
powder as a mild creamy base and a way to hold the berries together, then I went on to melt some dark chocolate into the bottom of mini muffin cups and topping with chopped macadamias and inca berries.
I am a sucker for avocado, and a vanilla
version sounds great too (I would add
cocoa powder to the avocado then).
As previously mentioned, for the Autoimmune Paleo
version, I substituted the carob for
cocoa, and whole, ground chicory root for espresso
powder.
This
version of French toast has straight peanut butter spread between each layer of sliced French bread,
cocoa powder beaten into the egg - milk mixture in which the bread soaks overnight, and more peanut butter and
cocoa powder in the streusel topping.
I really don't think that a chocolate
version is as straightforward as just adding
cocoa powder though.
This is another recipe where carob
powder could also be used in place of, or mixed in with the
cocoa for extra depth and sweetness and a twist on the usual taste... I tentitively tried the carob
version recently and I was very pleasantly surprised, it tatsed really good and not so dissimilar the the original
cocoa version.
Inspired by a David Leite recipe, I decided to go with a chocolate
version, and swapped out some AP flour for dutch - processed
cocoa powder.
The SunWarrior vanilla and chocolate
versions are sweetened with stevia and have some vanilla flavor and / or
cocoa powder.
* 1/2 cup organic sugar for coating the cookies before baking, plus additional 1/3 cup organic sugar (I used Wholesome Sweeteners organic, fair - trade sugar) * 1 1/2 cups organic, all - purpose flour (I used Central Milling Company organic, all purpose flour); I haven't tried it yet, but I bet you could substitute almond flour for a gluten - free
version * 3/4 cup
cocoa powder (I used Dagoba organic, fair - trade
cocoa powder) * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 cup Lyle's golden syrup * 1 large egg white, preferably organic and free - range * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) organic salted butter, softened * 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed (I used Wholesome Sweeteners organic, fair - trade dark brown sugar) * 1 bar / 3 ounces dark chocolate with mint, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (I used Theo Peppermint Stick Dark Chocolate)
I first heard about the idea to make healthier no bake cookies when my roommate made a
version using crunchy peanut butter and
cocoa powder.
A more healthier
version is black beans, agave nectar (i just use sweetener), vanilla, who wheat baking flour (only 3 table spoons), and egg whites,
cocoa powder, and possibly baking
powder (I can't remember).
Have you thought of maybe using a bit of melted chocolate in the chocolate
version, in addition to
cocoa powder?
Unfortunately most
powders use «
cocoa», a high heat processed, stripped down
version without the health benefits of real cacao.
If I wanted to make a chocolate
version... any idea how much
cocoa powder I might use, and whether it would replace any of the flax or hemp?
I did my own
version of the icing though with (roughly) 1 cup of virgin coconut oil, maybe 1/4 cup of unsweetened
cocoa powder, and a bit of vanilla, and some tapioca flour to thicken it up a bit.
for the cake 2/3 cup toasted hazelnuts (original
version calls for 2 cups) 2 cups whole spelt flour — divided 2 teaspoons baking
powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup unsweetened
cocoa powder 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup ground flax seeds 1/2 cup melted extra virgin coconut oil, plus more for oiling the pan 1 1/2 cups maple syrup 1 teaspoon unpasteurized apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate (my addition to original recipe)
Since I couldn't leave well enough alone, I also made a grain - free
version of this chocolate cream tart using a no - bake crust of almonds,
cocoa powder, and maple syrup.
1 tbsp carob or
cocoa powder 1 tbsp mesquite (if no mesquite use: 1.5 tbsp carob
powder and 1.5 tbsp hemp protein
powder) 1 tbsp hemp protein
powder (I used Hemp Pro 70) 1 tbsp psyllium husk (check out the original
version for options with flax and chia as substitutes) 1/4 tsp baking soda sweetener to taste (none for me) 1/4 tsp peppermint extract 3 tbsp water
For the blonde
version it's just straight baking soda with a bit of essential oils for scent and the brunette
version has
cocoa powder so that it's less obvious you coated your hair in baking soda.
I just made this for breakfast, substituting the stevia for 1 teaspoon agave and the protein
powder for a
cocoa version.
The reason I use cacao
powder is because it is like an unrefined
version of
cocoa powder.
3/4 cups coconut oil 1 cups honey 4 medium / large eggs at room temp 3/4 cup
cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups almond meal / flour 1 tbsp baking
powder 1 tablespoon instant coffee (THIS is an organic fair - trade
version) Pinch pink salt
You can omit the
cocoa powder and vanilla and add a cup of strawberries for a strawberry
version, or add cinnamon and nutmeg for a Chai Chia Pudding.
By combining eggnog with
cocoa powder, rum, brandy and topping it with bittersweet chocolate you end up with the adult
version of chocolate milk — with fewer calories!
By combining eggnog with
cocoa powder, rum, brandy and topping it with bittersweet chocolate you end up with the adult
version of chocolate milk - with fewer calories!
DIY
version: Try mixing one tablespoon raw
cocoa powder, a half cup of sliced banana, one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, one teaspoon of honey, a half cup of plain grass - fed Greek yogurt, one tablespoon almond butter, one quarter teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a handful of ice.
This homemade hot chocolate recipe is a healthy
version of a classic with
cocoa powder, coconut oil or butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and more.
If making the simple
version... just mix the organic lotion and mineral
powder (or mica
powder and
cocoa powder) to get the desired color and consistency.
Dutch - processed
cocoa powder contains significantly lower antioxidant levels than natural, unprocessed
cocoa, so I always opt for the latter when I'm making healthy
versions of hot chocolate or baked goods.
Acceptable
versions of chocolate on the keto diet include unsweetened
cocoa powder, cacao nibs, and dark chocolate.
We'll be trying 2
version: soaked nuts &
cocoa / coconut flakes and carob
powder to accommodate the allergies in my house.
1 - 14.5 ounce can coconut milk (full fat
version) 1/4 cup coconut butter 1/3 cup
cocoa powder * (avoid alkalinized or Dutch - processed) 1 cup whole milk or coconut milk Seeds of one vanilla bean * 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of unrefined sea salt
This
version has some chili
powder and a tiny bit of cayenne add a nice spicy kick and enhance the flavor of
cocoa.
I've been making these oats plain for the last 6 months or so, inspired by the beautiful recipes in Green Kitchen Travels, which includes
versions made with
cocoa powder, nut butters, lucuma, and other intriguing flavors.
The lighter
version of our best - selling Chocolate Soleil creates a matte, shimmer - free tan using the power of antioxidant - rich
cocoa powder to bronze and contour the skin.
I wanted to create a healthier
version of
cocoa mix to use in my mocha, and I wanted to show the differences between cacao and
cocoa powder in the process....