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Raw cacao beans

BT_rescuemom
BT_rescuemom Posts: 284 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
I have a package from my trip from the Dominican Republic, you have to peel and eat the bean. The only nutrition info I can find is for cacao nibs, which I think is the same thing, and it's 10 g carbs/9g fiber for one ounce. I certainly wouldn't be eating this much at one time, maybe 3-5 beans (I'll weigh it out to get an exact carb count). Does anyone ever eat raw cacao beans for the good fat and vitamin benefits? I think they are high in magnesium which would be great. Would also satisfy the chocolate cravings (I <3 chocolate) without needing a sweetener. Are the carbs in it worth it since it's 90% fiber, therefore minimal net carbs?

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  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 3,514 Member
    This article might answer some of your questions:
    http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/08/02/cacao-nibs_n_3695571.html
    If the beans have been roasted they should be fine for nibbling on :)

    I use raw cacao powder in my fat bombs. I'm a darker the better kind of chocolate gal. Can't stand milk chocolate at all. So cacao is my chocolate of choice now.
  • BT_rescuemom
    BT_rescuemom Posts: 284 Member
    Thanks.
    I have a feeling this is my best chocolate option. May even experiment with making a fat bomb with some nibs in it for texture. Hmmmmm.... I love the creativity that low carb is bringing out in my cooking and baking skills.
  • 53YOWM
    53YOWM Posts: 40 Member
    I eat the nibs, usually mixed into almond butter. Have you looked into baker's chocolate? It's difficult to eat as a chocolate bar, but you could shave some off to use as a topping for a shake or whipped cream.
  • BT_rescuemom
    BT_rescuemom Posts: 284 Member
    53YOWM wrote: »
    I eat the nibs, usually mixed into almond butter. Have you looked into baker's chocolate? It's difficult to eat as a chocolate bar, but you could shave some off to use as a topping for a shake or whipped cream.

    That's a good idea for the chocolate shavings. Would be pretty too

  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    And coconut flakes if you like them... ups the fat a bit.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    I like cacao nibs with macadamia nuts and almonds, and some coconut. My favourite night time snack.
  • BT_rescuemom
    BT_rescuemom Posts: 284 Member
    nvmomketo wrote: »
    I like cacao nibs with macadamia nuts and almonds, and some coconut. My favourite night time snack.

    That sounds amazing
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