Cocoa Clusters I Made It Ii

Cocoa Clusters

LindaLMT 6 years ago
Cocoa Clusters
Made for IMI2's February 2019 "Chocolate or Asian" challenge. Recipe made for the chocolate part.
My review: Who said chocolate isn't healthy? because this recipe certainly is! and it's delicious! I used raw cacao instead of cocoa. Raw cacao is more nutritious because it's not roasted like cocoa is. I used maple syrup instead of agave and probably used only about 1 tablespoon which was plenty sweet enough for my taste. I did manage to roll the clusters into balls (I chopped the walnuts) … will leave some plain and roll others in cacao before eating. Thanks Stormy for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
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LindaLMT 6 years ago said:

Raw cacao is an incredibly healthy ingredient, full of antioxidants so making this recipe was a no-brainer for me because I can eat my chocolate and not feel any guilt. The rest of the ingredients are all healthy too. Raw cacao taste like cocoa … maybe even better!

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mommyluvs2cook 6 years ago said:

I use raw cocao too Linda! I'm so glad you showed us this recipe, I am totally making these this week!! I have been craving sweets but trying to eat healthy at the same time lol. These are perfect and love your pic.!

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Good4U 6 years ago said:

Linked back

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DIZ3 6 years ago said:

Great find, LindaLMT! Something I can eat! Where do you find raw cocoa? Nice photo, by the way.

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LindaLMT 6 years ago said:

Health food store, some super markets carry it, I usually order it from the site I order my vitamins from.

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mommyluvs2cook 6 years ago said:

Amazon or health food store is where I get it DIZ, so much better for you and better tasting than the other stuff :)

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DIZ3 6 years ago said:

Thank you! I'm going to look for it. :)

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Ladybug_MrsJ 6 years ago said:

Made them! Thanks LindaLMT for the inspiration! Keeper recipe. I am wishing I didn't give away all the cocoa I brought back from the Dominican Republic. I was thinking I could never use 7 bags of cocoa, but now I'm not so sure! ;) Nice photo Linda!

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LindaLMT 6 years ago said:

Thanks Mrs.J!!

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Cosmicmother 6 years ago said:

Those look wonderful Linda!! I love that you used Maple syrup too. I can see rolling these in all kinds of things, coconut and different ground nuts--I'd love to do hazelnuts or almonds--yum! :

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Ladybug_MrsJ 6 years ago said:

I think you could also reduce the amount of sugar (honey in my case). I didn't because I was worried about them sticking together so I thought I would "follow" the recipe the first try. :)

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mommyluvs2cook 6 years ago said:

I made for the 2019 Chocolate Recipe Challenge as well :)

So happy that Linda posted this healthy dessert recipe :) I also used maple syrup but I think it would be great with the agave or even some honey! I did not use a spoon to make the clusters but used my hands and tried to make them into a ball shape. My daughter had one as well and loved it. Delicious and none left!!

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DIZ3 6 years ago said:

Mrs. J--I missed this post where you made these and posted a photo. They look good!

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DIZ3 6 years ago said:

Mommyluvs2cook--Very nice photo! I'm definitely going to have to try these.

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