Chocolate of the Gods!

May 21, 2009

 

 recipe Here is my all-time favourite chocolate recipe from one of my favourite cook book authors – Renee Loux, she is awesome!!
Check out her website, and a video of this recipe. Renee has tons of info on healthy green living and out of this world recipes. Her cook book The Balanced Plate is one of my go-to books

Chocolate of the Gods
by Renee Loux 

  • 2 cups avocado (the richer, the better- Haas is a great varietal)
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2-4 tablespoons organic evaporated cane juice or organic sugar (optional- for the sweeter tooth)
  • 2 tablespoons Omega Nutrition coconut butter (optional)
  • 1-2 teaspoons non-alcohol vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (aged balsamic is best)
  • ½ teaspoon shoyu (wheat free soy sauce)
  • 1 cup pure cocoa powder (Green & Black is choice)
  • 1 pint raspberries
  • handful of fresh mint leaves
  • sprinkle Scharffenberger’s cacao nibs (optional)

Procedure
In a food processor: Blend avocado, maple syrup, organic sugar (if choosing), coconut butter, vanilla extract, balsamic, and shoyu until smooth and creamy.
Add cocoa powder and blend until smooth. Sifting the cocoa powder before adding is a good idea so prevent lumps. A simple metal strainer works well.

Leftover Storage
Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container (sans berries and mint) in the fridge for 4 days or in the freezer for a month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Donna | Filed Under Power Foods Boot Camp, Powerful Woman, Recipes, Uncategorized 

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