Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Homemade Raw Chocolate

I am a total chocolate addict, I used to have chocolate every week before getting on my healthy buzz. When I changed my eating habits I was so gutted about not being able to have my fave sweet treat anymore...until I discovered RAW chocolate. Now raw chocolate is like "normal" chocolate, but a healthier more nourishing version which has natural sweetener, raw ingredients, and no additives or preservatives. It is still a treat which I only allow myself a small portion of once a week, but it is great to have an alternative so I feel like I'm not missing out. It is super easy to make so enjoy my recipe!


Ingredients:

1/2c Raw Cacao Butter
1/2c Raw Cacao Powder
1T Coconut Oil
1t Vanilla Extract (the real stuff) 
2T Agave Syrup or Honey - you can use more or less depending on how sweet or bitter you like it.

Method:
  • In a bowl over simmering hot water, add the cacao butter, oil, and agave syrup or honey. Let the oil and butter melt, stirring a couple of times. Add the vanilla.
  • Take off the heat and add the cacao powder, whisking in until well combined.
  • Pour into greased moulds, or pour onto a tray lined with baking paper.

Note: You can also scatter chopped cashews or almonds, dried cranberries, or seeds over it before it sets.
This needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer as it melts quickly.

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