Just discovered a great way to satisfy a chocolate craving
Strawblackcat
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So, today I really wanted some chocolate. And I didn't have any in the house. And it was raining and icky outside, and I really couldn't be bothered to go to the store and get some. Instead, I melted 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil (the kind that still tastes like coconuts) with a tablespoon of honey, stirred 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into it, poured it into a silicone muffin cup liner, and stuck into the fridge for 30 minutes. It tasted just like dark chocolate! I was so happy. 
maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it.
maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it. 0
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Sounds deliciously healthy for an alternative, thank you!!Strawblackcat wrote: »So, today I really wanted some chocolate. And I didn't have any in the house. And it was raining and icky outside, and I really couldn't be bothered to go to the store and get some. Instead, I melted 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil (the kind that still tastes like coconuts) with a tablespoon of honey, stirred 2 tablespoons of honey into it, poured it into a silicone muffin cup liner, and stuck into the fridge for 30 minutes. It tasted just like dark chocolate! I was so happy. maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it.
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I use walden farms chocolate dip or syrup with walden farms caramel and add to my coffee and blend. With a half tbsp coconut oil it tastes like a mocha. Satisfies my sweet took too0
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Strawblackcat wrote: »So, today I really wanted some chocolate. And I didn't have any in the house. And it was raining and icky outside, and I really couldn't be bothered to go to the store and get some. Instead, I melted 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil (the kind that still tastes like coconuts) with a tablespoon of honey, stirred 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into it, poured it into a silicone muffin cup liner, and stuck into the fridge for 30 minutes. It tasted just like dark chocolate! I was so happy. maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it.
Yummy! Thanks for sharing that!0 -
im laughing reading this because it reminds me when i was stuck at home the other month and had major pms cravings. I took peanut butter mixed it with some powdered sugar and a drop of vanilla extract. My husband walked in and I was spoon deep in peanut butter...he kind of freaked for a few days thinking i was pregnant.
your concoction sounds much healthier and I will have to remember it for my next macgyver pms craving escapade0 -
Going to try this! I LOVE dark chocolate!0
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Yes! I have been making coconut oil "fudge" for a long time and it always hits the spot! This is the recipe I use:
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup organic cocoa powder
1/8 cup raw honey (or to taste, may need more or less depending on how sweet you want it)
dash of vanilla
Sometimes I'll add a little bit of all natural peanut butter for a Reese's flavor, or mix in some nuts or seeds for crunch. The variations are endless!0 -
that's very nice! thanks for sharing!0
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Sounds delicious, but for the calories, if it's chocolate you're after, you'd be better off with a couple squares of dark chocolate, lol.0
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Sounds delicious, but for the calories, if it's chocolate you're after, you'd be better off with a couple squares of dark chocolate, lol.
Yeah. A few squares of good quality chocolate, eaten one bite at a time and let each bite melt in your mouth. You end up feeling as if you've eaten a lot more chocolate than you actually did! Well it works for me, anyway.
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I have done something similar and a friend said "WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO COOK LIKE THIS?" haha
Get a banana, freeze it for a few hours - take it out.
Melt some coconut oil in a separate bowl with a teaspoon of cocoa - dash it on top of said banana.
The melted coconut will freeze once it touches the banana and it's...AMAZING0 -
Alternatively, you could pour the melted cocoa-coconut mixture over the banana ice cream and get an instant chocolate shell!0
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I love that mix with an avocado! I throw it all in a food processor, then in the fridge to harden to a fudge consistancey.0
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I always keep a bag of chocolate chips in my fridge. That's my go to when I need a little bit of a chocolate fix. Just a small handful is plenty.0
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Lots of calories though! 330 is a big chunk of my day.0
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Omg, trying this really soon!0
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Keeping it in a cabinet "out of sight out of mind" is a great way to minimize temptation as well!
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A few squares of good quality chocolate, eaten one bite at a time and let each bite melt in your mouth. You end up feeling as if you've eaten a lot more chocolate than you actually did! Well it works for me, anyway.
A great tip, this works for me too, and if I take just a couple of squares from the bar then put the rest away out of sight before eating it I'm far less likely to go back for more.0 -
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