In addition to being a natural food source of prebiotics, cacao (the unrefined version of cocoa powder) is rich in fiber, minerals (like iron, potassium, copper, and phosphorous), and antioxidants like polyphenols.
Try out these cacao recipes if you’re looking for a simple, delicious and fun way to start reaping the benefits of this incredible superfood!
What better way to make an iron-rich smoothie than with the delicious, delightful, amourous combination of cherries and cacao (plus a hint of camu camu powder for vitamin C)?! There are a bajillion smoothie recipes out there – but not all of them are going to taste refreshingly satisfying AND provide you with a powerhouse …
There’s nothing like a creamy cup of cacao powder hot chocolate any time of year, in my opinion… But December is here, and after living in TX for almost a year and a half, it’s still very strange not having any snow (hey, I’m not complaining!). Regardless of the weather, I do love me some …
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If you love chocolate half as much as I do, and you’re someone who prefers gooey, fudgy brownies over the cakey texture, you’ll absolutely love these flourless cacao brownies with sweet potato! These brownies aren’t just rich and melt-in-your-mouth good – they’re also loaded with micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) from superfoods like cacao powder …
If you’re a fan of Mounds bars, you’ll LOVE these simple 4-ingredient vegan, Paleo, GAPS-friendly & low FODMAP coconut cacao balls. They’re the perfect sweet treat for any time of year – but I personally love making these during the winter and holiday season, since my family likes to call them “chocolate snowballs”. 😀 (Updated January …
This vegan mousse is one of my FAVORITE go-to recipes when I’m craving something sweet. It’s SO easy, and it’s a fun, tasty way to increase your iron, magnesium, potassium and vitality from the cacao and avocado. What a simple and delicious combo of nutrient-dense, plant-based foods! For your convenience, I’ve decided to keep this …
