by
Stepy —
December 24, 2018
- Ice cream is a sweet confection that has been adored for ages, starting from the time we were kids.The kind that is bought in stores is filled with excess refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and so much more. Make your own raw chocolate ice cream.
- And avoid all the bad ingredients are linked to weight gain, cholesterol and health problems.
- Take control of your health by knowing what you eat and make your own
- This recipe contains natural ingredients like extra dark and organic chocolate and coconut nectar. Try it your taste buds will thank you.
- Cacao:
- Dark chocolate has been touted for its health benefits recently, and the great thing is that it is delicious too. It is fast becoming a super-food. Recent research shows that dark chocolate may help make you thinner and may even reduce the risk of stroke as well.
- Coconuts:
- The nectar made from coconuts is a great replacement for traditional sweeteners because they are low in fructose and have a low glycemic index. This means that they do not cause major spikes in blood sugar.
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups filtered water
- 4 Tbsp Cacao powder
- 1 cup coconut nectar
- 2 Tbsp coconut flakes
- Instructions:
- 1. Process all the ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy like ice cream. It may take a few minutes, repeat until it looks very creamy.
- 2. Leave in the freezer overnight. (at least 8 hours)
- Enjoy!
- As always: Check with your health practitioner before you change your diet and see if this is right for you. This recipe is not meant to replace any treatment or drugs you are taking.
- Is raw chocolate a becoming a super-food?
- Dark chocolate may help with weight loss.
- Dark chocolate may reduce risk of stroke.
