Cacao is the most powerful superfood! It is healthy as it is the powerhouse of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins. Cacao can increase energy and decrease oxidation of the bad cholesterol in human bodies. It also helps to lower the risk of heart diseases. Following are some healthy and nutritious cacao superfood dishes that can keep you healthy:
- Cacao Truffles
When it comes to health and vitality, cacao is one of the greatest superfoods. Organic cacao powder and cacao nibs are rich in several nutrients. Cacao truffles are the perfect dessert and the powerhouse of antioxidants.
Ingredients used – Almonds, cacao powder, dates, raisins, coconut oil, cold water, and shredded and dried coconut flakes.
The recipe in detail – Grind the almonds in a food processor and then add cacao powder, raisins and coconut oil. Once it is well-blended, add water to the mixture to make it soft and moist. Then empty the mixture in a bowl. Now you have to roll this mixture into balls, so take a small amount in your hand and give it a shape of the golf ball. You may then roll the balls in coconut flakes. Thereafter, store them in the refrigerator for two hours to make them hard like truffle.
- Avocado Cacao Mousse
So creamy and smooth that makes you lick your finger and keep on enjoying. The presence of avocado gives the mousse a silky smooth softness and the presence of fruits supplies all healthy nutrients. You can eat them at breakfast, lunch or dinner and anytime you feel hungry. It is incredibly healthy.
Ingredients used – Almond milk, avocados, cacao nibs or powder, and coconut nectar.
The recipe in detail – Put all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and keep on blending until it is smooth. Next, pour into glasses and refrigerate it for ideally 4 hours. If it’s possible, refrigerate it for overnight for the best results.
3) Granola Bars
Granola bars taste just like a cacao brownie. You don’t have to do any baking besides toasting the nuts and the oats. This step too is an optional one. It’s all time naturally sweetened and delicious to eat whenever you feel hungry.
Ingredients used – Rolled oats, cacao nibs, walnuts, pitted dates, cacao powder, cacao butter, and coconut nectar.
The recipe in detail – Toast your oats for about 10 minutes in an oven or until they are slightly golden brown. Blend the walnuts in a processor. Add dates and process until small bits remain. They should form a dough. Add walnuts, cacao nibs or cacao powder and process to combine.
Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and add the (toasted) oats to combine. Now warm coconut nectar and butter until they become pourable. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer in a dish lined with parchment paper. Pour the mixture and freeze them for at least 20 minutes. Store it in an air tight container and serve whenever required.
The aforementioned three cacao superfood recipes are ideally healthy and taste amazing! Have a blissful and healthy life!
