Tag: cacao

No Sugar! Vanilla Protein Bark (nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb + keto)

No Sugar! Vanilla Protein Bark (nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb + keto)

A sugar-free, nut-free, dairy-free, keto vanilla bark recipe with a perfect combination of fats, fermented proteins and fiber to put a stop to endless hunger. This post is not about overdoing the protein. Even though I’m using protein powder in today’s recipe, it’s not in large quantities. Today’s protein powder-based keto recipe includes just enough…

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4 Things to Expect This Summer + recipe for Dairy-free Ice Cream Bars

4 Things to Expect This Summer + recipe for Dairy-free Ice Cream Bars

Chocolate-covered dairy-free ice cream on a stick. Made with just 7 healthy ingredients. When you eat healthy, you feel better. It’s science. The cool part? Healthy can be popsicles. Healthy can be ice cream. It’s all in the ingredients.

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Chocolate Power Water

Chocolate Power Water

Cacao-infused water with bits of chia seeds for a high-fiber, hydrating drink that will power up your afternoon and cleanse your body. Chia and I are best pals. When I don’t want to add fruit to my smoothies, I use chia. Blend, leave to thicken and BOOM! Thick smoothie, sans banana.

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Superpower Macaroons (paleo + vegan)

Superpower Macaroons (paleo + vegan)

Power packed macaroons made to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing your health. These little babies deliver a strong dose of nourishing fats, proteins and antioxidants in each bite. Made with minimal sweetener. Also grain-, dairy-, nut-, and egg-free. The camaraderie that comes with working at an office with a team of awesome peeps is…

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Gluten-free + Vegan Baking Products

Gluten-free + Vegan Baking Products

Out of all of the questions I receive about the ingredients I use here on HP, the most popular is; Where can I find gluten-free, vegan carob and cocoa products? Followed by, What healthy sweeteners or sugars do you recommend and where can I buy them? While I’ve managed to locate products here and there,…

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GIVEAWAY: Authentic Dominican Republic Cacao Powder

GIVEAWAY: Authentic Dominican Republic Cacao Powder

Morning :) Guess what I picked up for us yesterday? Three pounds of the best cacao powder I’ve ever tasted. Well, four pounds if you include the package I bought for myself. Our plan was to go on the cacao plantation tour yesterday – to learn all about how cacao is harvested, processed, packaged, the…

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Cleanse Breaking Coconut Rum Balls

Cleanse Breaking Coconut Rum Balls

Okay so… rum is not part of my cleanse plan. And I know we’re so far away from Christmas that even the mention of rum balls may be depressing for some of you [sorry]. But with 12 inches of snowfall on Saturday, my mind + body was totally seasonally confused. It all started when I’d…

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Chocolate Cups

Chocolate Cups

Today marked my last day at the office until the New Year and the completion of our blondies in a jar Christmas gift project. I got to the office at 6am and hustled to get everything done so I could leave with a clear mind at the end of the day. I topped the day…

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