This is for all you chocolate lovers out there!!! Forget those chocolate bars with almonds. Most of them are filled with too much sugar and fat! We don't want that!! What we DO want is chocolate and I don't need to explain why! We also want almonds because they are delicious, rich in protein, and good for us!
Here's my Cynfully Good way to have the best of both!
Cocoa Dusted Almonds!
Yes, I know you can buy these in the store. Don't be tempted!
Those little packages of Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds sound really good and healthy but have you seen the ingredients??
First of all, the package says CHOCOLATE FLAVOR! This means, what tastes like chocolate isn't really ALL chocolate. Some of that flavor is ARTIFICIAL!
This is right off the label:
dry roasted almonds, modified food starch, natural and artifical flavors, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), salt, acesulfame potassium, sucralose!!
It take less than two minutes to make up your own batch of Cocoa Dusted Almonds!! Honestly!
What you need:
A good quality, unsweetened, organic dark cocoa powder. I love Rapunzel cocoa powder.
Order it here: Rapunzel Organic Products
You will also need a cup of roasted almonds (unsalted) -
organic whole cane sugar (this is minimally processed and better for you than white, processed sugar)
a small brown paper bag
Mix together a tablespoon or two of the cocoa powder and a teaspoon of the sugar. It's not necessary to add the sugar but if you are looking for something slightly sweet, go right ahead. Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference, just don't go crazy with it. This is supposed to be a healthy treat!!
Place the almonds in the brown bag. Add the cocoa and sugar mixture. Hold the bag closed and shake, shake, shake until the almonds are covered!!
Pour out into a bowl and snack away!!
This recipe will serve 3 to 4 people so be sure to share with others............ :)
Or be a little selfish and keep them all for yourself. Eat a small handful and store the rest in a closed, airtight container.
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