Cacao nibs, what can I make?

[hapahaole]

I just received my pound of cacao beans from my co-op and I have no idea what to do with them. Silly me thought they would be great raw by themselves but I was wrong. They are very bitter on their own. I love eating dark chocolate bars that are 88% chocolate but this is a whole other story!

So I need a simple recipe that I could use them in. I know I could toss some in my green smoothie but then I won't really taste them. I also know I could put them in a trail mix but I still think I'll taste the bitterness.

I was hoping maybe I could have a raw version of a chocolate bar? If not just something simple would be great.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

-K

[Thick]

Here's some ideas=) http://www.rawfreedomcommunity.info/forum/showthread.php?t=4226

[snoops]

A kale smoothie...

large handful kale
strawberries
goji berries
cocoa nibs
bit of honey
bit of cayenne
bit of cinnamon
some water

delicious chocolatey strawberry goodness

[RawKnitster]

Here is a simple favorite:

1/2 cup almond milk
1 frozen banana
1-2 T. cacao nibs
1-2 T. agave (or pitted dates)
1/4 vanilla beans (seeds only) or a few drops vanilla extract

Blend in high speed blender and enjoy immediately.

For an ice creme treat use frozen cubes of almond milk and blend all ingredients in a food processor.

[hapahaole]

Here is a simple favorite:

1/2 cup almond milk
1 frozen banana
1-2 T. cacao nibs
1-2 T. agave (or pitted dates)
1/4 vanilla beans (seeds only) or a few drops vanilla extract

Blend in high speed blender and enjoy immediately.

For an ice creme treat use frozen cubes of almond milk and blend all ingredients in a food processor.

Oh this sounds good and I have all the ingredients here!

Thanks! :)

[hapahaole]

Here's some ideas=) http://www.rawfreedomcommunity.info/forum/showthread.php?t=4226

Thank you! I was looking for other raw communities to visit.

[Dimond]

Carob Fudge
Carob Powder (can turn the nibs into powder if need)
Cacao Nibs
Agave
Vanilla
Salt
Mix in bowl.

Cookie Dough
1 Tbs Tahini
1 Tbs Cacao Nibs
1 Tbs Agave
2½ Tsp Coconut oil
1 Vanilla drop
Stir in a bowl.

Mint Chip Ice Cream
Frozen Bananas
Agave ¼-½ tsp
Cacao nibs 1-2 Tbs
Mint extract, few drops (organic, alcohol-free)

Chocolate Shake
Frozen or fresh Bananas
2-4 Tbs Cacao
Agave
Water
Optional: Greens

Can also use in balls or bars.

[RawKnitster]

Oh this sounds good and I have all the ingredients here!

Thanks! :)

Hope you like it. I just finished drinking one. Yummy! :)

[artgirly4]

What if one doesnt have a vitamix? How do you grind them fine enough...coffee grinder doesnt do it.

[RawKnitster]

What if one doesnt have a vitamix? How do you grind them fine enough...coffee grinder doesnt do it.

Before I had a Vita-mix I would grind them in a coffee/spice grinder. It worked pretty well. How about finishing it in a mortar and pestle...?

Chunky nibs are good, too!