Not exact matches
Early afternoon, I took a break from work to take my pup
for a walk and make some lunch - which was
really breakfast # 2: banana protein pancakes with blueberries, a few
dark chocolate chips & honey + Yogi green... [Read More]
Truly, though, as much as I love deep,
dark chocolate, I think some percentages and brands actually might be too bitter and a bit lacking in sweetness and, as a result, might not be quite as successful in this recipe as the semi-sweet
chocolate we call
for — but I'd
really love to hear back from you if you try it!
When Cé bought Free From Belgian
dark chocolate tiffin
for my little one, I could hardly believe it was
really «free from» stuff.
Another was Breakfast
for Dinner where I shared these
Dark Chocolate, Orange and Pistachio Greek Yogurt Cups, because it was my first week back after my «maternity leave», and after a rough first few months with Baby Smiles, getting back to blogging
really felt like getting back to life, getting out of the Baby Fog, and doing something
for me again.
I have gone
for the classic
dark chocolate here, I
really like the slight bitter flavour of the
chocolate with the sweet mint of the sweets.
And as much as I love
dark chocolate with all my heart (because
really, it will forever be the best kind of
chocolate), sweet and creamy white
chocolate is another perfect match
for those tangy - sweet dried cranberries, and one that just screams Christmas to me.
For a
dark chocolate, this is
really rather moreish.
1/4 cup Water 1 1/2 cups Pure Maple Syrup (or Honey or 1/2 of each) 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar 1 1/2 cups Natural Peanut Butter (use crunchy
for extra crunch) 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt (decrease to 1/8 teaspoon if using salted peanut butter) 2 cups Naturally Sweetened
Chocolate Chips (use milk chocolate for authentic Butterfinger flavor or semi - sweet / dark for a really decaden
Chocolate Chips (use milk
chocolate for authentic Butterfinger flavor or semi - sweet / dark for a really decaden
chocolate for authentic Butterfinger flavor or semi - sweet /
dark for a
really decadent treat!)
Paired with a
really deep,
dark chocolate, you get a super easy - to - make, healthy dessert that also makes
for really good snacking.
I was
really pleased of these
chocolate raspberry molded candies look, what I wanted to achieve was some
dark chocolate coated candies with raspberry marbled white
chocolate ganache filling and some cocoa nibs
for a bit of crispy texture.
It's
really Netflix's fault
for releasing it all at once...), I topped a scoop of the orangey frozen yogurt with some
dark chocolate pieces.
If you want it to be low in sugar with a
really rich,
dark chocolate flavor, go
for a
dark chocolate chip, with a 60 - 70 % cacao content.
Sometimes the perfect dessert
for me is to sit back with my red wine and nibble on a
really good quality piece of
dark chocolate.
This one is an acquired taste, but if you're a fan of
really dark chocolate then this is the one
for you.
And if you
really wan na go crazy, add some
dark chocolate for a super tasting, easy - to - make treat!
The
dark chocolate and cranberries make
for a
really decadent combination that's akin to dessert - just my kind of breakfast.
I'm not a fan of
dark chocolate and so they didn't
really do it
for me but I still bake them regularly because my 3 year old daughter can't get enough of them.
The almond extract and cherries
really stand out
for me along with the
dark chocolate pieces.
This deep and velvety
chocolate is 72 % cacao so if you're a fan of
really dark chocolate, this is a great choice
for you.
Bottom Line: If you're in it
for the antioxidants, the only option worth consuming regularly is
really high quality
dark chocolate from a trusted source with minimal sugar.
Cincinnati chili throws this idea on its head with the addition of cinnamon (yep,
really),
dark chocolate and a hint of cloves
for a unique (and delicious) chili.
I like
really dark chocolate — 70 % is the absolute lowest — and I look
for organic, fair - trade
chocolate that has very little or no refined sugar with tasty add - ins like nuts, coconut, sea salt, or cacao nibs.
But if, like me, you love your
chocolate really, REALLY dark, then you will definitely fall for them head over
really,
REALLY dark, then you will definitely fall for them head over
REALLY dark, then you will definitely fall
for them head over heels.
However, some treats
really are pretty decent
for you — almond butter is full of Omega - 3's and fiber, and a little
dark chocolate is fine.)
If you have a sweet tooth and
really need your fix, try swapping out that candy bar
for some real
dark (70 % cocoa or more)
chocolate instead!
They can be eaten plain, or drizzled with
dark chocolate for a
really delicious treat.
* If * you're not
really jazzed about them, there are a couple ways to trouble shoot so nothing is wasted: just melt them back down and add (1) 1 - 2 tsp maple syrup
for a little sweetness as I suggest as an option in the post, and / or (2) a layer of melted (I suggest organic and
dark — with a cacao content of 70 % +)
chocolate on top of the coconut mints after they've been in the freezer and so are solid.
The Gluten Free Bites
Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites — I'm a sucker
for coconut and I
really liked these bites!