You can enjoy the taste of chocolate with even more benefits when you consume cocoa nibs. For some people, it is not as good in its natural state, as it is 100% cocoa, with no added sugar. However, in recipes it becomes delicious and also provides a crunchy or creamy texture, very welcome characteristics in some dishes.

By reading this article, you will learn about three very tasty recipes using cocoa nibs.

Stay with us, try it out and make your life more enjoyable.

Vegan and fit cocoa nib brigadeiro

This is a recipe for those who love chocolate and want or need to reduce their consumption of substances such as sugar. It is very simple to make and you will be satisfied with the delicious result.

Ingredients

- 100 grams of coconut milk powder
- 2 tablespoons of demerara sugar
- ¾ cup warm water
- 80 grams of 70% cocoa chocolate
- 80 grams of cocoa nibs
- Optional for color: 2 tablespoons of 100% cocoa powder

Preparation method

- Mix the coconut milk powder, cocoa and demerara sugar with warm water until smooth, without lumps.
- Place the mixture in a pan over low heat, stir until the bottom of the pan appears.
- Chop the 70% chocolate and stir until the pieces melt.
- Wait for it to cool and place it in the refrigerator in a container covered with plastic wrap. Leave it in the refrigerator until it sets.
- Ready, you can eat it with a spoon or make balls and decorate them, however you prefer.

Banana ice cream with cocoa nibs

An excellent recipe for summer or for those times when you feel like eating ice cream, without all the trans fat and sugar of the traditional recipe.

Let's go!

Ingredients

- 3 bananas
- 1 box of strawberries
- 1 tablespoon of chia
- 1/2 cup of coconut water
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 small tip of a vanilla seed knife (if you don't have any, you can use a few drops of essence)
- Cocoa nibs and strawberry syrup to serve

Preparation method

- Chop the fruits, bananas and strawberries, and freeze them. The riper they are, the sweeter your ice cream will be.
- Once frozen, blend the fruit in a food processor. Blending it in a blender also works. In both cases, just pay attention to the texture of the mixture. The consistency is a little softer than that of traditional ice cream.

Strawberry sauce with fit nibs for topping

Ingredients

- 500 grams of washed and sliced ​​strawberries

- ¼ cup demerara sugar – adjust more or less according to your preference
- ¼ cup of water
- Juice of ½ lemon

Preparation method 

- Mix all ingredients except the nibs in a saucepan. - Bring to a boil and then lower the heat.
- On medium heat, cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the nibs.
- Place on top of ice cream.

Fit chocolate mousse with cocoa nibs

Those who enjoy creamy recipes will love the fit chocolate mousse with cocoa nibs.

Ingredients

- 4 tablespoons of molasses
-2 tablespoons of cocoa
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation method

- Open the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit and pulp with a spoon.
- Place in a blender with the other ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. If necessary, add a little water to help the blades blend the ingredients. Be careful not to add too much.
- Transfer the mousse to a container and refrigerate until cold (optional step).
- Serve with fruit, nuts, cocoa nibs or plain.

In addition to the flavor, these recipes are full of health benefits. Nibs are one of the purest derivatives of cocoa. We have already shown all the benefits of nibs . Check it out and get even more excited to consume nibs and add them to your recipes!