Chocolate Is The Answer, No Matter What The Question.
Milk chocolate, we get it however, the health benefits of dark chocolate are impressive; it’s loaded with an extremely high concentration of free-radical-fighting antioxidants, plus B vitamins, minerals like magnesium and calcium, and much more. Dark chocolate (the higher the cacao percentage the better) has been shown to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, raise serotonin levels, improve cardiovascular health and brain function, lower inflammation… the list goes on.
Cacao (raw cacao powder is made by cold-pressing unroasted cocoa beans) has nearly twice the antioxidants found in red wine and almost triple the antioxidants of green tea. Most people know that dark chocolate contains magnesium, which most of us don’t get enough of. But there are many other nutrients in cacao, including vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, C, D, E; and minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, and phosphorus.
Milk chocolate contains milk, which binds to the antioxidants in chocolate, rendering them unavailable. This counters any benefit of the flavonoids (phytonutrients) in cacao and then you need to consider the much higher sugar content of milk chocolate as well. Eating extra-dark chocolate, at least 80% cacao or higher, is ideal. The higher the cacao content, the more health benefits it has, because there are more flavanols and less sugar. Simple!
So with this is mind and Easter right around the corner we’ve found some of the best DIY versions of chocolatey treats for you to make and enjoy, guilt-free and without the sugar crash.
Easy Crème Eggs
This all-natural version of ‘that’ crème egg with its 6 teaspoons of sugar has just five ingredients and is easy and fun to make with the kids. Serve them at room temperature and you’ll even get that signature gooey center!
https://detoxinista.com/easy-cadbury-creme-eggs-vegan-paleo-friendly/
Easter Eggs
Deliciously Ella is all about the whole-food sweet treats and these lovely Easter eggs are no exception!
https://deliciouslyella.com/2015/04/02/easter-eggs/
ChocBeet Fudge Cakes
These nutrient dense and delicious chocolate fudge cupcakes are made with beetroot and sweetened with sticky dates to give their fudgey texture.
http://www.hemsleyandhemsley.com/recipe/chocbeet-fudge-cakes/
Peanut Butter Eggs
A spin on Reese’s peanut butter eggs but with the sophistication of natural peanut butter, dark chocolate, and a little sea salt.
https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-4-ingredient-reeses-eggs-gluten-free-vegan/
Dark chocolate Paleo Bark
This chocolate bark is super-versatile. Create your own textures and flavours by using different ingredients such as nuts, seeds, dried fruit or essential oils. Let your imagination run wild.
https://realfoodrabbit.com/2016/08/04/dark-chocolate-paleo-bark/
Try them out and let us know what you think in the comments below. You can check out our own delicious recipes here. Happy Easter, Love Bexology.
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