Monday February 14, 201110 Healthy Chocolate Choices
In honor of Valentine's Day, our gift to you is Foodtrainers' favorite chocolate products.
You've heard the news, chocolate has some good antioxidant qualities and better chocolate than others. Phenylethylamine, a "feel good" chemical, is also found in chocolate. Bear in mind we use healthy loosely, perhaps "healthier" is more accurate.
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These all natural, antioxidant-rich, cacao "peaces" are dairy and gluten free, and only 140 calories per tin.
ORAC (Oxidant Radical Absorbance Capactiy) aka antioxidants in 100 grams is 980 for brussels sprouts, 1,700 for kale, 6,740 for milk choclate, and 13,120 for dark chocolate.
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You can use No Pudge Fudge as a brownie mix but we love the single serve recipe where you mix with plain yogurt (we add berries) and heat for a little brownie.
This makes for a 120 calories treat, almost like a healthy single serve chocolate souffle.
go back to top 3. Kee's Chocolates
If you want to visit a chocolate shop in NYC, do not miss Kee's locations in Soho and Midtown. With flavors ranging from Thai Chili to Elderflower, this is not your average chocolate.
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4. Dark Chocolate Hemp Protein Powder
We know, we know hard to put a protein powder on the list with desserty items but this is a chocolate you can have every day.
We love Manitoba's certified organic omega-rich hemp blend, which contains all 10 essential amino acids, and is vegan friendly.
For a chocolate mint treat try a smoothie by blending chocolate flavor hemp with 1/3 avocado, a little cocoa powder, mint extract, honey, cold water and ice.
go back to top 5. Fondue
Lauren's friend Julie Negrin, author of Easy Meals to Cook with Kids posted this recipe and I knew it was perfect for our list. Chocolate dipped fruit is easy to make and just plain fun.
go back to top 6. Real Bar
Real Bar made our holiday list and we just couldn't leave it off the chocolate list. This truly is a healthy chocolate bar and blows other "protein bars" out of the water.
Real Bar creators, John Marsh and Gigi Barlowe Marsh just opened their first NYC restaurant, Green Market Tavern (5 West 21 ST). Congrats!
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7. Green & Black's Hazelnut & Currant Bar
My grandmother was a Cadbury Fruit and Nut bar person. These organic chocolate bars are reminiscent of those.
It's a great flavor combo from a fantastic company and 1/3 bar under 100 calories.
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Reese's lovers, this one's for you. Peanut Butter & Co. is an adorable shop in downtown NYC.
This flavor is insanely good and comes in single serve packets. It pairs well with Granny Smith apples, Asian pears and teaspoons :)
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Trader Joe's understands that sometimes controlling a chocolate portion is challenging.
Their solution is these adorable 100 calorie bars which come individually wrapped in a 5 pack encouraging 2 chocolate-free days a week.
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10. One Lucky Duck Chocolate Truffles
One Lucky Duck, a great NYC raw food and juice bar, now ships their shelf stable items.
These raw organic chocolate truffles coated in cacao nibs, are so rich you won't need more than one.
go back to top Your Turn
We shared our favorites, and now we want to hear yours. Tweet us your favorite chocolate treats @Foodtrainers. And when it comes to that "box of chocolates" remember you can #TIDEI too.
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