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Cacao powder is the superfood that should be in every kitchen. Packed with minerals, good fats, powerful antioxidant compounds, and with a delicious chocolatey taste, cacao is as super as a superfood can be.
Are you a chocolate lover? Put your hands up if you are…
Did your hand go up…? Why am I not surprised?
The problem I have with all the store-bought chocolate is this… if I eat too much the waist starts expanding, am I right?
What chocolate do I recommend instead?
I, 100% recommend you getting your chocolate fix from CACAO.
Cacao is the raw, supercharged form of cocoa (yes, that is what all chocolate is made from), but with even higher levels of powerful vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In other words… so much healthier.
Chocolate in its original form is actually very nutritious. It’s just it has so many unhealthy things added to it to create those regular chocolate bars that we all like so much.
Instead, use raw cacao to create all the delicious things you love. If you’re on a healthy journey then it’s the perfect ingredient to create lots of yummy treats.
Here are some of the amazing benefits of cacao:
- High in antioxidants
- Rich source of minerals, especially magnesium
- Source of vitamins, including vitamin C
- Contains Omega-6 fatty acids
- Has a low GI so won’t spike your blood sugar levels
- Boosts energy which therefore reduces fatigue
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- Would you like to know which super veggies will give you super health?
So, drum roll please….I give you
19 Delicious Cacao Powder Recipes
Here are 19 of the most delicious ways I have found to enjoy chocolate without the guilt using Cacao Powder.
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Maca Matcha Chocolate Bars
We are going to start off with a delicious chocolate bar recipe
Because sometimes you just need an awesome chocolate bar to munch.
TheseMaca Matcha Chocolate Barsare the healthiest chocolate bar you will ever eat.
Yes, you do have to make them yourself, BUT it is so worth it.
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Chocolate Avocado Date Smoothie
If you are looking for a snack to tide you over till lunch, thisChocolate Avocado Date Smoothiehas got to be it.
Super chocolatey thanks to the Cacao powder plus you get added nutrition from the avocado.
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Turmeric Maca Powder Cacao Energy Balls
TheseTurmeric Maca Powder Cacao Energy Ballscontain an absolute abundance of superfoods!
Along with cacao, there are Turmeric and Maca.
So if you are looking for an energy boost, these absolutely must be in your fridge!
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Beet, Blackberry, and Cacao Smoothie
Heres another recipe that makes a perfect snack.
ThisBeet, Blackberry, and Raw Cacao Smoothieis super nutritious thanks to the beets and blackberries, and of course cacao powder too.
A delicious energy and mood booster.
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Healthy Dairy-free Hot Chocolate
Maybe you prefer a warming drink instead. If so you must try thisHealthy Dairy-free Hot Chocolate.
Perfect for winding down at the end of a busy day.
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Beet Chocolate and Date Mousse / Breakfast Parfait
ThisBeet Chocolate and Date Vegan Mousseis one of my most favorite things, it’s both tasty and healthy.
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Chocolate Energy Bites Recipe
Who could resist these poop emojiChocolate Energy Bites?
Not me, nor my little boy who absolutely adored them and wants me to make them for his birthday party.
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Buckwheat Banana Bread with Cacao
ThisGluten-Free Buckwheat Cacao Banana Bread Loafwas awesome, we ate this over a couple of days and being the total chocoholic that I am, I had this with some dairy-free chocolate spread. YUM!
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Paleo-date and coconut balls
I’m pretty sure you will adore thesePaleo-date and coconut balls.
Little bundles of bliss.
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Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
As nutritious as the other smoothie featured, but a different spin on it.
Try thisChocolate Avocado Smoothieand the other one and you’ll see what I mean.
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Hot Cacao with Cardamom + Tahini
Another delicious hot drink but thisHot Cardamom Tahini Cacaohas the added extras of cardamom and tahini.
It is a hot choc with benefits!
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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
If you have kids, you know how hard it is to get them to eat their veggies and that’s why you need to make thisHealthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
They will have absolutely no idea, believe me!
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Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs
And even when you’re on the keto diet, it doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of the nicer things in life, theseChocolate Fat Bombswill provide you with the fats and fix that chocolate craving right away.
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Paleo & Vegan Chocolate Banana Bites
Chocolate and banana pair up so nicely together in thesePaleo & Vegan Chocolate Banana Bites.
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Homemade Coconut Oil Chocolate Sauce, Syrup and Shell
ThisHomemade Coconut Oil Chocolate Sauce, Syrup and Shellis awesome.
It starts out as a healthy chocolate sauce but when you pour the chocolate over a cold dessert such as ice cream it forms a magic shell effect.
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Low Carb Double Chocolate Protein Muffins Recipe
If you are trying to get a bit extra protein in your day then theselow carb double chocolate protein muffinswill do exactly that while also tasting absolutely delightful.
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Peanut Butter Cups
Just like Reese’s cups, you used to eat but thesePeanut Butter Cupsare so much better. AND healthier!
Oh, and they shockingly are Peanut Free + Vegan
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Nutty Date Energy Balls
TheseNutty Date Energy Ballsare perfect for a mid-afternoon nibble, especially when the afternoon slump hits, they will power you through to dinner.
Who knew that there were so many delicious cacao powder recipes out there to try? Please remember, that even though cacao is a superfood, if you eat too much of any of these treats, you will still blow your diet (if you are on one).
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