ESSENTIALLY RAW CHOCOLATE: Estimated preparation time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cocoa butter 1/3 cup sifted raw cocoa powder 2 tablespoons cocoa liquor 1 tablespoon vanilla powder 4 tablespoons Agave syrup One to two drops of edible therapeutic-grade essential oils (such as bergamot, sweet orange, peppermint, or lavender). A pinch of Himalayan or Celtic sea salt Preparation: Grate a slice of cocoa butter that is about 2 inches thick (enough to make 4 tablespoons when melted) into a bowl. Melt it slowly in a double boiler. Set aside. Melt the cocoa liquor separately, also in a double boiler. Mix the cocoa butter and liquor in a bowl, adding the agave syrup and mixing until the mixture is smooth. Add the sifted raw cocoa powder, salt and vanilla powder and mix once again. Add your chosen essential oil. Mix patiently until the mixture looks glossy. Pour into small molds (do not overfill) and pop into the fridge. Or, simply spread on wax or parchment paper. The chocolate should take as little as 10 to 15 minutes to harden. Remove from the mold or break up the spread, and serve.The next time you make this, get creative and add as many of your favorite healthy ingredients as you like (including nuts and raisins). Another nice idea is simply to dip strawberries into the chocolate mixture and refrigerate for a few minutes (these go like hotcakes!). Note: if the mixture is not heated above 108 degrees, it is still considered raw. :)
Posted on: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 01:03:02 +0000
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