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[hollandoforange]

im addicted to choclate but this nestles stuff only has 15 calories a tablespoon

post other links to other brands

dark chocolate may be better

i mix it with coffee or chai tea
or both

i used to get big can of cholate with sugar added -disgusting

[insideout97]

low calorie doesn't necessarily mean it is healthy. it may assist in weight loss but sugar replacement products are usually far more harmful.

I have heard of healthy dark chocolate with acai berries that are actually really good for you. If you enjoy dark chocolate it is just as good as the unhealthy stuff but packed with antioxidants.

[hollandoforange]

i dont buy bars

im talking about powered cocoa with no sugar

10 calories from cocoa butter

[insideout97]

ohh, my mistake! sounds yummy

[SueK24]

I love chocolate too. I make a thick smoothie that includes a heaping tablespoon of Navitas brand raw cacao powder. It's certified organic, not treated with alkalai , aka "dutched" (as most cocoa powders are). It's utterly delicious! My kids call it my "brownie batter" smoothie. I also include some cinnamon in it (promotes lower insulin levels) and turmeric for it's anti-inflammatory properties.

Here's the recipe:

1/4 banana (frozen)

3/8 to 1/2 cup Cascadian Farms Organic frozen cherries (about 12 to 15 cherries)

3 scoops of Zone Labs brand protein powder(about 20 grms of protein)

one huge heaping tablespoon Navitas brand cacao powder

1 teaspoon alcohol free almond flavoring (Frontier brand)

1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil

3/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 to 1/4 cup West Soy Unsweetened soy milk (the less used, the thicker the smoothie)

Blend all ingredients with an emersion blender and serve immediately (you'll need a spoon)! Enjoy!