"Cocoa Fat Bar Recipe"
I really want to start eating more to maintain my weight/gain a few pounds. I already eat really healthy so I just need to add more snacks or increase my portions a little. I think adding more healthy fats will increase my caloric intake. I am still eating 1 avocado a day, but need more than that.
So, I found this recipe for energy chocolate bars and modified it a little bit.
Ingredients:
1 3oz. DARK chocolate bar (at least 70% cocoa - I use 85%)
4 tbsp coconut oil (I used unrefined)
1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
2 tbsp shredded coconut (I used the medium one from whole foods; you can get the other one that has sugar in it if you want to add sweetness to the chocolate)
8 servings
i LOVE dark chocolate as of recently. Before I hated it because it's so bitter, but I really like the bitter taste now. So If you don't like bitter chocolate you might not like this recipe lol. But it's actually why I made it -- for the low sugar content. It's ok to eat a high fat (healthy fat) diet as long as your sugar intake is low. I barely eat any sugar. Also, all of these ingredients (except the shredded coconut) are on multiple lists of foods highest in healthy fats!
INstructions:
On low heat, melt the coconut oil in a small pot. Then add the chocolate until it is melted. Mix in the macadamia nuts and shredded coconut. Mix together until everything is incorporated. Let cool for a few minutes and pour onto a parchment paper-lined dish. Put in the fridge to cool.
I like to eat my chocolate cold ( i like the crunch) but you can eat it at room temperature too, but just keep in mind it tends to melt faster because of the oil.
Nutrition Facts: per 1 serving
Calories 150
Fat(g) 15.4
Sugars(g) 2.6 (that's like nothing!
)
Protein(g) 1.3
carbs(g) 5.6
I like to break up the chocolate into my overnight banana oatmeal! it's really yummy and I can eat it guilt free. Chocolate also helps with cramps if you need another excuse to eat it lol.
