Healthy Chocolate Or Any Desserts ?

[cbuffy]

And if you don't like the "tiny fairy eyeball" feeling of chia - you can always grind them in a coffee grinder... You still get the benefits without the "tapioca" effect.

[wandachafin]

Nanci , I just have a question on the raw brownies-- what is the last ingredient ? Maybe some kind of chocolate chip ?

[mamalove]

Wanda, I'm not Nanci () but I found this article that explains exactly what they are.....http://bakingbites.com/2008/09/what-are-cacao-nibs/

[JoyfulMomof6]

I've never used the nibs myself. I looked at the price and thought I could live without them, LOL! But I hear they are very tasty and a great chocolate chip substitute.

Anyone ever try coconut palm sugar? http://www.livestrong.com/article/28...lm-sugar/?vm=r

[Callicrowe]

I use coconut sugar, but sparingly. I try not to use too much of any sweetener. I like it, it's comparable to brown sugar.

[truly blessed]

I've heard that when a tree gets tapped for the syrup, it can't produce coconuts anymore....Tropical Traditions has an article about it....

[wandachafin]

Brooke, I just made your chocolate dessert and I'm letting it chill overnight, will let you know if I like it..I did taste if off the spoon and its so good off the spoon ---if its better after the big chill then I'm sold !
I am sold on this dessert and its easy to make- and calories are only about 40 --the way I made it...

[truly blessed]

Great, Wanda! Let me know what you think of it! I think the "time factor" lets the flavors blend better.

[MamaSteph]

Chocolate "Mousse"
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
2 T. cocoa
xylitol or stevia to taste. I use about 1/2 t.

Mix well. Chill. When well chilled, use hand mixer to beat well, until light and fluffy. Light and airy!

I've made this three times and it only turned out the first time (and it was so good). The other times it never fluffed up. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I used full fat coconut milk every time. The only differences were that batch #2 & #3 used a different brand of coconut milk and I halved the cocoa after the first batch. #4 is in the fridge with the original brand and original amount of cocoa, but if this doesn't work, I think I'll have to give up. Any ideas?

[Lori French]

And if you don't like the "tiny fairy eyeball" feeling of chia - you can always grind them in a coffee grinder... You still get the benefits without the "tapioca" effect.

LOL! Good to know!