When I think of chocolate I immediately think of Willy Wonka. I have not seen the most recent Johnnie Depp version (heard it was good) but you just can’t go wrong with a classic like this. Do you remember the classic moment below when Augustus dives in cause he can’t help him self? So this is for lovers of all things delicious so I hope this “super food” brings you a big smile. You can now have chocolate in a very healthy way. If you heard dark chocolate was good for you then hold onto your Wonka Bars because you’re in for a treat.

First thing you need to know is that chocolate and cocoa come from CACAO. That word is pronounced: KA-KOW. The raw form of chocolate is cacao. Cacao is the seed found in the cacao fruit. Now, in the world of Hersey’s and Mars they take cacao and heat it up, press, twist, and then add sugar, milk, vanilla, and a bunch of other chemicals I can’t even pronounce. Studies have shown that people who said they were allergic to chocolate were actually allergic to milk/dairy and not the actual chocolate (cacao).

So lets talk about this delightful treat. Its jam packed with crazy goodness.
Magnesium-mineral that effects building bones and balancing brain chemistry
Serotonin-anti stress neurostransmitter
Anandamide-”bliss chemical”, tastier than smoking pot and its legal
Phenylethylamine (PEA)-chemical in our brain released when we are in L-O-V-E (hubba hubba)
Flavonol-antioxidant, its that good stuff that makes Green Tea so great for you

Its a cornucopia of all things wonderful for your body like anti-oxidants and chemicals that make you giddy inside. Lets talk about how to use Naked Chocolate. Here is a simple recipe you can whip up super fast and enjoy as a snack. Put it on a cracker or if you’re like me just lick it off a spoon like I do :)

Start off by making a small batch and then start get crazy with this and have fun. Just put a bit of this and little of that. mix the below ingredients together…experiement with it. Add your own raw twist to it and enjoy.

*raw cacao nibs - small handful.
Nature’s First Law is the only brand I’ve seen and it comes in a browish bag. Look for it in the baking aisle.
*goji berries (or any kind of dried fruit) - small handful
Nature’s First Law also makes goji berries or you can find them in the bulk bin aisle of WF.
*raw almond butter - 2 good scooops.
To save on cost you can try roasted almond butter or raw cashew butter.
*raw honey - generous squeeze.
Finding local honey is always great for allergies. They ate it in the Promise Land so don’t be scared of it!
*little pieces of organic banana - 1/2 should be enough.
If you stick your finger down the middle of a banana in naturally splits into 1/3. I usually do that then cut it up into small pieces. Apples could also be used instead of the nanner.

Comment below and share at OH&H new additions to this recipe. And for the love of all things organic don’t forget to SPRINKLE THE FLAX on this mofo.

I’m working on a chocolate bar recipe and and also figuring out how to make a chocolate milk type drink (without the dairy). Stay tuned for more recipes to come.

SB