Cocoa Puffs are Making Me Cuckoo - New Flavor of Cocoa Puffs Uses Peanut Flour!
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Jennifer O.Posted
Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:37pm1 Comment
We went to my not so favorite local grocery chain to do some basic shopping yesterday, and made an amazingly disturbing discovery. On occasion, we get Cocoa Puffs, since it is safe and chocolaty, and I sometimes even enjoy it myself. My twins were with me, and spotted this new flavor of Cocoa Puffs - chocolate and vanilla. Excited by a cocoaRead on »
Winter is back.. we need hot cocoa, Healthy hot cocoa
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Amy R.Posted
Fri 05 Mar 2010 8:01am
healthy version:
1 cup low fat milk
1 TBL Agave syrup (or honey) (if your kids are used to Nesquik or other sweeter cocoas, you may want to use 2 TBL
2 TBL cocoapowder (the 100% cocoapowder)
Mix together over the stove, or in the microwave until warm and dissolved.
If you love chocolate you will be happy to know a few things:
Although
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Unsweetened Cocoa Delivers Better Benefits Than Sugary Cocoa
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Connie BennettPosted
Thu 18 Dec 2008 8:11pm
, we keep hearing about all the benefits of dark chocolate or cacao, which contain a large amount of antioxidants or flavinoids -- perhaps even more so than green tea, red wine... revealed that unsweetened cocoa improves blood vessels (helps with your heart function) better than sugary cocoa for overweight patients. (For those of you who understand medical
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Cocoa’s Heart Healthy Mechanism Identified
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WorldHealth.netPosted
Tue 15 Feb 2011 12:22am
Foods |
A number of previous studies have identified a role for cocoa to exert cardiovascular benefits, most notably via the food’s rich... examined the effects of cacao polyphenols such as (−)-epicatechin, (+)-catechin, and procyanidin B2 and C1 in human intestinal cells. The team discovered that the polyphenols
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Shea Butter Cocoa Butter
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Julie B.Posted
Mon 18 Jan 2010 1:36pm
If your skin if feeling dried out this winter, it's time to start using shea butter and cocoa butter.
Shea butter is extracted from the seeds of the wild shea tree in West... using clay and no toxic chemicals. African women have been using this oil for generations to protect their skin from the harsh dry climate.
Cocoa butter is the fat extractedRead on »
A GOOD DAY FOR A CUP OF HOT COCOA?
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Judy B.Posted
Thu 28 May 2009 12:23am
¼ teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
Combine the cocoa with a small amount of the water and mix to a smooth paste in a microwave-safe cup or a small saucepan. Stir in the rest... powder or sprinkle with orange zest, if desired.
Makes 1 serving of 1 cup.
Per serving—Net Carbohydrate: with Wondercocoa™, 1 net gram; with other brands of Dutch cocoa, 2 net
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Almond Cocoa No Bakes
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Melissa McD.Posted
Tue 25 Jan 2011 10:20pm
oz. bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup cocoapowder
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup almond butter
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups old fashion rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped nuts (I used almonds and pecans)
In a small saucepan melt butter and bittersweet chocolate. When mixture is shiny remove from heat and stir in cocoapowder, honey extract and almond butter
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Does Cocoa Butter Work for Scar Removal?
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Sarah B.Posted
Sun 23 Aug 2009 11:05pm
found indicates that conventional materials, like cocoa butter, will help. But we did find a reference to “extracts” that might be useful but it looks like more research needs...
Kathy’s question… I have been a devout reader for quite some time now, and I must say that I love your blog! Anyway, I was wondering about the effectiveness of cocoa butter
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delicious hot cocoa
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ChandellePosted
Fri 05 Jun 2009 5:07pm
an extra-thick cocoa.
This will make two servings of cocoa.
ingredients
1/2 c. water
2 T. sucanat or other dry sweetener
3 T. pure cocoapowder (I use Equal Exchange... and add the cocoapowder and cinnamon. Whisk constantly for about 3 minutes.
2. Lower the heat and whisk in the soymilk and oil. Heat through, but do not boil.
3. Remove
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ORANGE HOT COCOA
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Sutapa.GPosted
Mon 07 Dec 2009 7:21am
choclate gives different touch to my usual cup .I hope you too will like the taste.
INGREDIENTS:
Nonfat milk 2 ¼ cups
Unsweetened
cocoapowder ½ cup
Sugar ¼ cup
Salt a pinch
Corn starch 1 ½ tablespoon
Orange extract a couple of drops (according to taste)
PROCEDURE:
Take a sauce pan and mix milk, cocoa, sugar
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