Raw Cacoa Powder / Nibs - do you use them?

sheclimbsrocks

I am a chocolate lover and recently got some roasted cacoa nibs from that Taza chocolate factory. They are delicious on their own and I have put them in vegan chocolate stout cupcakes. However, I have read that roasting them takes out some of the antioxidants and makes them less nutritious.

I am wondering if anyone uses raw cacoa powder / nibs, and how you use them. I'd like to get a healthier chocolate fix. Give me some ideas, please!

KombuchaCat

Hey girl! I use both nibs and powder raw. I usually go with the powder for shakes because the calorie content is lower however sometimes it's nice to use the nibs since they add a little extra texture. The nibs tend to be more bitter but that's just because it's so concentrated. You are right, eating raw cacao will give you the best antioxidant boost, heating depletes A LOT!
I do keep roasted powder around for baking, however, it's going to be cooked anyway. So I would recomend using raw for raw shakes, deserts, etc and roasted for baking/cooking.
I like Nativas and Terra Amazon brands for the raw stuff.

sheclimbsrocks

Thanks! great info and ideas!