my typical blender mix of raw grass - fed milk, a chopped up frozen banana, some frozen pitted cherries, a tablespoon or so of real maple syrup, and 2 heaping tablespoons
of organic cocoa powder.
So if you're like me and want to harness chocolate but want to be mindful of sugar try this: 1 heaping tbsp
of organic cocoa powder + natural low carb sweetener of your choice (few drops of stevia, tsp xylitol or pack Truvia) if you tolerate these natural sweeteners (can cause digestive upset for some).
If you want, you can also add in some chia seeds, nutritional yeast flakes, or even a bit
of organic cocoa powder for a change.
I made another batch without the lemon zest and poppy seeds and instead put about 1 tbsp
of organic cocoa powder as well as about 1 tbsp of organic peanut butter!
Not exact matches
iHerb asked me to share my opinion
of a Madre Labs product called
Cocoa Cardio, which is made from
organic cocoa and beet juice
powders, as well as hibiscus extract.
I want to get the calories down for weight loss though so my updated recipe is: 6 oz brewed
organic coffee cold, 6 oz unsweetened almond milk, 1 scoop
organic plant based protein
powder, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1 tbs
organic cocoa, 1 egg yolk, stevia to taste, and contents
of 2 probiotic capsules.
1 bunch
organic kale, washed and dried and torn into large pieces 3 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons
cocoa powder 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch
of sea salt 1/3 cup coconut flakes
In a small bowl, mix the instant coffee with the
cocoa powder and 2 tbsp
of organic (or raw) granulated sugar and set it aside.
Then I've added frozen
organic raspberries (from Target), some vanilla extract and a little stevia which both add sweetness and flavor without sugar or artificial ingredients, raw cacao
powder (or you could use
cocoa powder), a handful
of raw almonds (or almond butter would work just fine), and that's it!
I don't yet know enough about the different kinds
of cocoa powder to make any definitive statements on what kind might be better than another, but my natural inclination would be to purchase an
organic powder if given the chance.
Waldman Naturals has spent the last two years developing the worlds first fruit based gourmet
powdered sweeteners composed
of delicious combinations
of real freeze dried fruit
powders, spices, and other 100 % natural, antioxidant rich, non-GMO, Gluten Free ingredients including
organic peanut
powder, pure maple sugar,
cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla bean, and real whole milk
powder.
1/3 cup
of sugar 1/2 cup
of butter (I used Smart Balance) 2 eggs 1 cup
of whole wheat flour (King Arthur) 1 cup
of all - purpose flour (King Arthur) 1 tsp
of baking soda 3 tablespoons
of powdered Peanut Butter 1 tablespoon
of flaxseed meal 1/2 tsp
of salt 2 ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup
of vanilla Chobani (Greek yogurt) 3 tablespoons
of organic cocoa nibs (you can use chocolate chips)
The
organic cocoa is one
of the only alkalized,
organic cocoa powders on the market, ensuring consistent results in each recipe.
I was recently sent a jolly red pot
of Food Thoughts fairtrade,
organic cocoa powder to try out and I was very keen to do so.
·
Organic Mocha Almond Butter — coffee lovers will adore this exceptional blend
of fresh
organic almonds with
organic fair trade coffee,
cocoa powder, chia, hemp, and flax for a combination
of flavor, protein, fiber, and antioxidants that can't be beat.
* 1 cup
organic or raw sugar * 2 tablespoons
cocoa powder, preferably fair - trade * 1/4 -1 / 2 cup almond oil (or avocado, grape seed, or jojoba oil) * 1 - 2 drops all - natural peppermint essential oil * a drop or two
of Vitamin E oil - optional
3 ripe avocados 1/4 cup honey, more or less if you like, you can also use unrefined sugar if you prefer 3 tablespoons dark
cocoa powder zest
of two
organic oranges Juice
of two oranges, you can use more if you like 2 - 3 tablespoons triple sec or Cointreau, optional 2 teaspoons real orange extract, optional
·
Organic mocha almond butter, which combines all the benefits
of our almond butter with the rich taste
of organic fair trade coffee and
organic cocoa powder
Breakfast Shake: whey protein, egg white
powder,
organic cane juice,
cocoa powder,
organic bananas Great Date with Chocolate bar:
organic dates, whey protein isolate,
organic honey,
cocoa Chocolate Peanut trail mix: dark chocolate - covered raisins, Oatios
organic toasted oat cereal,
organic raisins, apples,
organic peanuts *** Please note that some
of these contain non-vegan ingredients.
Hot
Cocoa Raw milk from grass - fed cows (1 cup) Cream, grass - fed,
organic (1/2 cup)
Powdered cocoa (1 TBS) Pinch
of sea salt Maple syrup, raw honey, or
organic cane sugar to taste Optional: Egg yolks, raw, pastured (2)
For this recipe I'm sharing today, I also added decaf instant (preferably
organic) coffee and a pinch
of Hershey's dark
cocoa powder.
I purchase it at my local Albertson's but there are 12 flavors that can be purchased directly online) 2 Tb
organic peanut butter or almond butter 1 Tb unsweetened
cocoa powder 1 Tb chia seeds (see the benefits here
of this tiny superfood) 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
That said, you could still use an
organic, fairly - traded
cocoa powder instead
of the raw stuff — just make sure it is pure and the only ingredient in your tub / packet is
cocoa.
100 g) 225 g whole grain rye flour 225 white wheat flour (or bread flour) 2 tablespoons
of roasted rye malt * 350 g water - 77 % hydration dough (pay attention to the water level, adjust it to your flour's absorbance - if you flour absorbs less water, add less water in the beginning, it is easy to add it more later if necessary) 9 g fine sea salt Fruit soaker 40 g dry apples, chopped to small pieces 100 g dry prunes 50 g rum Other 60 g chocolate chips (I used these) orange zest
of 2
organic oranges 70 g roasted hazelnuts, chopped (roast them for 8 - 9 minutes at 230 °C / 446 °F) * if you don't have roasted rye malt at hand, substitute it for
cocoa powder but make sure you add some (appr.
Mix together a big batch
of hot
cocoa — you can make your own with cacao or
cocoa powder, milk (or plant - based milk), and
organic sweetener and keep it warm in a slow cooker.
What you'll need» 500g walnuts» 2 heaped tbsp cacao or
cocoa powder» 1/2 tsp cinnamon
powder» 1/4 tsp salt» 20 pitted fresh dates» 1 orange (zest and juice)» 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp
of paste» 3 tbsp Healthy Chef Protein (
organic chocolate + maca or chocolate WPI)» 2 cups coconut, flaked for rolling
Breakfast: — 2 teaspoons
of cocoa + 200 ml water + 300 ml
organic oat drink (water + 10 percent oats); — 1 raw banana; — 1 teaspoon
of organic virgin coconut oil (love it though its saturated:)-- 1,5 tablespoons
of flaxseed (crushed and added just before consuming); — 0,75 tablespoon
of turmeric
powder + 200 ml
of water; — 1 apple.
1 TBL pastured butter (raw from grass fed cows preferred) 1 large
organic onion, diced 2 - 3 cloves
organic garlic, peeled, smashed and minced 2 lbs grass fed ground beef 3 TBL chili
powder (non-irradiated,
organic preferred) 1 tsp garlic
powder (non-irradiated,
organic preferred) 2 TBL cumin (non-irradiated,
organic preferred) 1 tsp smoked paprika (non-irradiated,
organic preferred) 1 TBL
cocoa powder (
organic, fair - trade, not processed with alkali preferred) 1 TBL unrefined sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper (mixed peppercorns preferred) 1 TBL arrowroot
powder (optional, for thickening) 2 cups filtered water or broth / stock 1 — 28 oz can
of organic crushed tomatoes (BPA free can - like Eden
Organic or in glass jar like Bionaturae)
I eat fish,
organic grass fed beef, lamb and free range chicken, loads
of organic veg,
organic fruit, butter from grass fed cows,
organic beef fat from grass fed cattle, olive oil, lots
of herbs, spices, turmeric,
organic cocoa powder and chocolate, loads
of eggs, some cheese from grass fed cattle — all sat fat but not to excess.
Blend together 1/2 -1 sliced avocado, 1 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 - 2 scoops
of organic whey or vegan protein, 4 - 6oz full fat coconut milk, 1 - 2 teaspoons almond butter, 1 - 2 teaspoons carob or
cocoa powder, and a dash
of natural vanilla extract or vanilla
powder.
You can also reap the benefits
of the antioxidants and fiber without all
of the calories by using
organic unsweetened
cocoa powder in your smoothies or other recipes.
1/2 -1 cup almond milk (use less for a thicker consistency) 1/2 cup cauliflower, steamed and frozen 1 tablespoon cacao
powder or unsweetened
cocoa powder 1 tablespoon almond butter (or
organic peanut butter) 1 large banana, sliced and frozen ahead
of time 1/4 avocado (or more) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 scoop protein
powder (optional) Pinch
of sea salt 2 teaspoons shredded coconut (optional but good) 1 - 2 teaspoons cacao nibs (pulse at end) Top with dark chocolate shavings or more cacao nibs for an extra decadent smoothie
Also use
organic cocoa powder in smoothies or homemade hot
cocoa sweetened with stevia instead
of sugar.
She also adds it to hot
cocoa made with almond milk,
cocoa powder, cinnamon and one teaspoon
of organic coconut oil.
I make brownies with chocolate protein
powder,
organic cocoa with Maca,
organic coconut palm sugar, an egg, vanilla, pinch
of salt, baking soda, almond vanilla milk no sugar, and water.
For this recipe I'm sharing today, I also added decaf instant (preferably
organic) coffee and a pinch
of Hershey's dark
cocoa powder.
-LSB-...] use unsweetened
cocoa powder, too) 5 oz unsweetened raw
organic chocolate chunks, chopped 1 cup xylitol 1 cup So Delicious refrigerated coconut milk, unsweetened pinch
of salt 5 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon -LSB-...]
This natural product is made out
of organic beeswax,
organic coconut oil,
organic cocoa mass, doTerra Essential Oils, mica
powder (only in the red one!)
Then I've added frozen
organic raspberries (from Target), some vanilla extract and a little stevia which both add sweetness and flavor without sugar or artificial ingredients, raw cacao
powder (or you could use
cocoa powder), a handful
of raw almonds (or almond butter would work just fine), and that's it!
(425 g) can (~ 1 3/4 cups) black beans, well rinsed and drained 2 large flax eggs (2 heaping Tbsp (~ 16 g) flaxseed meal + 6 Tbsp (90 ml) water) 3 Tbsp (45 g) coconut oil, melted (or sub other oil
of choice) 3/4 cup (72 g)
cocoa powder (the higher quality the better) 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract heaping 1/2 cup (105 g)
organic cane sugar, slightly ground or pulsed in a food processor or coffee grinder for refined texture 1 1/2 tsp baking
powder Optional toppings: crush walnuts, pecans or semisweet chocolate chips
Open a jar
of Olga's
Organics face
powder and a delicious scent will waft upward to your nose, smelling faintly
of cinnamon and nutmeg, with a dash
of rich
cocoa, too.