We love using cacao nibs in
place of cocoa powder here; you'll get a slightly bitter, chocolate flavor, and potential powers to fight against diabetes and heart disease.1
Which is even more surprising as I used carob powder in
place of cocoa powder, and no heavy cream.
In my limited experience in working with carob powder, in
place of cocoa powder, I have gotten the best results from omitting the sweetener and only using carob powder and coconut oil.
If you are very sensitive to caffeine, you can use carob powder in
place of cocoa powder.
In my limited experience in working with carob powder, in
place of cocoa powder, I have gotten the best results from omitting the sweetener and only using carob powder and coconut oil.
Note: For a Paleo AIP version of this tart, use carob in
place of cocoa powder, and omit nutmeg and allspice.