Why are so few people aware of this?

CallMeCupcakeDammit

I put this in oatmeal and it was awful... what did I do wrong? :S

You forgot the peanut butter. You're welcome.

twhitecotton32

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Oishii

i wish we had this in the UK haha I'll have to look around for an alternative!
thanks for sharing though

We do. It's bog standard cocoa powder and a load of Americans are acting as if it's something new and strange.

Really? Is plain cocoa powder really a revelation to so many Americans?

I've found, when not sweetening it (eg for my overnight oats), a little cinnamon helps take off the bitter edge.

CallMeCupcakeDammit

I use it to make chocolate peanut butter cheesecake that has around 30 grams of protein per serving and less than 350 calories in each slice with lower fat and moderate carb content. Tastes awesome!

What's your recipe? I love cheesecake.

I hunted her down. The recipe is toward the bottom of the page. I had forgotten all about that thread! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/461619-ny-cheesecake-morph?page=7

harleygroomer

Hun--that product has been around since your great-grand parents were twinkles in THEIR parents eyes. Use it well

RBurnham90

umm i have this stuff and it tastes awful to me. i have tried it in many things and it does not satisfy any chocolate cravings. no sugar= no thanks, but that's just me!

You gotta add some sweetener! Otherwise it just tastes bitter by itself because it's just all natural cocoa. I use Truvia and it tastes like I'm eating real chocolate

jofjltncb6

How is it on cauliflower?

You...

...get out...

...NOW!

RAFValentina

Hersheys makes me want to smash my face on something. So many other, better types of chocolate and chocolate powder.

This... hershey's is rank!

Also...isn't this just cocoa powder anyway in expensive packaging???

RBurnham90

You guys can look on youtube for cheesecake recipes. There are a lot of good ones on there. Doesn't have to be that one person's recipe

RAFValentina

i wish we had this in the UK haha I'll have to look around for an alternative!
thanks for sharing though

We do. It's bog standard cocoa powder and a load of Americans are acting as if it's something new and strange.

Really? Is plain cocoa powder really a revelation to so many Americans?

I've found, when not sweetening it (eg for my overnight oats), a little cinnamon helps take off the bitter edge.

This...Oishii... the green and blacks stuff is nice, as is good old bournville! A few other good brands out there too... Green and Black's is my fave though! Plus they do the Maya Gold chocolate which to me is like chocolate orgasm divine!

CallMeCupcakeDammit

You guys can look on youtube for cheesecake recipes. There are a lot of good ones on there. Doesn't have to be that one person's recipe

43932452

I love it but stopped eating oatmeal. I have
really no routine food to use it with currently.
Hershey's is my fave though.bThanks OP for
pointing us to it.

jayliospecky

i wish we had this in the UK haha I'll have to look around for an alternative!
thanks for sharing though

We do. It's bog standard cocoa powder and a load of Americans are acting as if it's something new and strange.

Really? Is plain cocoa powder really a revelation to so many Americans?

I've found, when not sweetening it (eg for my overnight oats), a little cinnamon helps take off the bitter edge.

Maybe it's new to people who've never baked anything before?

Otherwise, I have no idea.

Elektrolyfe

Hershey Powder is hnnng 10/10 wood eat.

forgtmenot

Here's an article that I found interesting where someone taste tested different cocoa powders:

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/06/dining/deep-dark-secrets-a-cocoa-taste-test.html

sunshyncatra

You just changed my life. Thank you.

RBurnham90

You just changed my life. Thank you.

Lol no problem. That's how I felt when I discovered this.

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zumbalinda22

Trader Joe's cocoa powder is good. This is my favorite: I/2 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 T of cocoa powder, 1 T ground flax seed, and I add a little coconut, toasted almonds, and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips! So delicious!

Oishii

i wish we had this in the UK haha I'll have to look around for an alternative!
thanks for sharing though

We do. It's bog standard cocoa powder and a load of Americans are acting as if it's something new and strange.

Really? Is plain cocoa powder really a revelation to so many Americans?

I've found, when not sweetening it (eg for my overnight oats), a little cinnamon helps take off the bitter edge.

This...Oishii... the green and blacks stuff is nice, as is good old bournville! A few other good brands out there too... Green and Black's is my fave though! Plus they do the Maya Gold chocolate which to me is like chocolate orgasm divine!

I live off Bournville these days, as the Gestational Diabetes keeps me off proper desserts :laugh: I have been told my brownies with Maya Gold are better than sex

UNLESS19

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We do. It's bog standard cocoa powder and a load of Americans are acting as if it's something new and strange.

Really? Is plain cocoa powder really a revelation to so many Americans?

I've found, when not sweetening it (eg for my overnight oats), a little cinnamon helps take off the bitter edge.
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Aw thanks I never really thought of using cocoa powder or looking at the calories it had until someone posted about low cal brownies haha & Nice idea with the cinnamon! Love cinnamon

RachyD21

I have a huge tub of Bourneville cocoa in the cupboard. I mix a little with my coffee for an easy mocha, lol. I might try Green & Black's now that someone's mentioned it though. It didn't occur to me that it might taste different!

I live in Tobago for half the year and there's cocoa trees everywhere. It's a shame it's not an easy task to make cocoa powder.....although at the same time it's probably a good thing it's not easy to make chocolate!

andiebaco

I love powder cocoa with greek yogurt and splenda!! Soo good!!

I have to buy the swiss version of powder cocoa.. which I believe it's better than Hersheys :P

BonnieandClyde29

NOM!!! How did I not know about this? Amazing!!! Thanks!

linzijoy

I have raw cacao powder....I'm sure it's healthier (less processed) and can be used in the same way??

(Someone, please correct me if I'm wrong!)

I used it to make chocolate mousse with avocado (also coconut oil and agave syrup) the other night - divine!

NarneyK

Grew up with this stuff. My mom used it for all her chocolate flavored baking. Good stuff, definitely needs sweetening though

plantboy2

It also helps you if you are old and losing your memory!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23607879

WendyTerry420

i wish we had this in the UK haha I'll have to look around for an alternative!
thanks for sharing though

We do. It's bog standard cocoa powder and a load of Americans are acting as if it's something new and strange.

Really? Is plain cocoa powder really a revelation to so many Americans?

I've found, when not sweetening it (eg for my overnight oats), a little cinnamon helps take off the bitter edge.

Right?!? Where have these people been that they have never heard of cocoa powder. It's been around over 100 years!

xX_Samantha_Xx

I use the dark chocolate version in my protein shake all the time. I can spare 10 calories to have a more chocolatey shake. Also, I love making mint chocolate shakes. Just a drop of peppermint extract = amazing.

ladyro420

Lol..so did I until I read further.