Raw Chocolate

Raw Chocolate is much easier to make than you’d think and so worth the effort. Most chocolate you buy will contain tons of sugar, low grade fats and it will have been heated at high temperatures (which destroys enzymes and nutrients. When people say they are addicted to chocolate I believe they are actually addicted to the sugar not the chocolate, by making your own you can choose how much sweetener your going to add. This is good news for your health and the health of your children.

Ingredients

  • 50g cacao butter
  • 50g coconut oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tsp honey or agave or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 small handful goji berries (optional)
  • 1 small handful chopped almonds (optional)

Method

  1. Melt the cacao butter and coconut oil
  2. Remove the oil from the heat and allow to cool down
  3. Add the vanilla extract, cacao powder and honey, whisk together.
  4. Add the fruit and nuts (if using) and continue to gently whisk the ingredients every 30 seconds until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Pour into a container or molds and pop in the fridge for at least 2 hours to become solid.

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