Ingredients
- 3 organic avocados ripe
- 1 cup organic maple syrup
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp Flannerys Own Certified Organic raw cocao powder
- 2 tbsp Flannerys Own Certified Organic rawcacao nibs, powdered in a grinder
- 2 tbsp natural vanilla essence
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Up to 1 1/2 cups water to thin
Preparation
- Process all of the ingredients except the water in a food processor.
- Add water to thin to desired consistency.
- Serve with sliced fresh organic strawberries, raspberries or blueberries
- Variation: Freeze to make a chocolate gelato.
Nutritional Information
Flannerys Own Raw Certified Organic Cacao Nibs - Food of the GodsCacao beans are the seeds of an Amazonian fruiting tree and source of all chocolate and cocoa products. Our raw Nibs are from the best tasting premium Criollo variety and are simply the shelled and crushed chocolate beans.
Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and raw Cacao products are a source of beta-carotene, amino acids (protein), Omega-3 EFA's, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium, and one of the best food sources of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium.
The antioxidant capacity of chocolate is well known, however the tradition of making chocolate with dairy inhibits these antioxidants. Because 'Raw' Cacao Nibs do not contain any dairy, the antioxidant capacity is greatly enhanced and they are approximately 4000% higher in antioxidants than blueberries.
Cacao is high in Magnesium which is known to increase the overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively, reducing the likelihood of blood clots and strokes.
Magnesium also balances brain chemistry and increases brainpower; it helps to create strong bowel movements, reduces menstrual cramping, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, helps to build strong bones and increases alkalinity within the body helping to open up over 300 different detoxification and elimination pathways.