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Dark Chocolate.

Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin

I am not so much a fan of chocolates, believe it or not. I do crave for it once in a while though but that’s it. When I crave, I prefer to eat the dark chocolate variety. It’s good to know that the dark one is indeed good for the body. That’s good news. Anyway, for chocolate lovers out there, here are a few more uses on your beloved chocolates.

* Grate over your morning oatmeal – Remember our post on oats? Just a few shards of dark, nearly unsweetened chocolate can really liven up your morning oatmeal! It’s a Friday treat, right?

* Garnish a fruit plate with chocolate curls – Just fruit, with a little dark chocolate alongside, makes an elegant and healthy end to a meal. Serve a tray of Champagne grapes and peaches, or apple and plum slices, with shavings of dark chocolate.

* Mix into frozen banana ice cream – Did you know you can make ice cream from nothing but a frozen banana? It tastes perfectly creamy, and since it’s so healthy, you can afford some chunks of dark chocolate to make it just a little more decadent.

* Eat it straight – Just a little nip of a chocolate bar can wake you up in the middle of the day, without the full caffeine of a cup of coffee, or the indulgence of a brownie.

* Add into your morning baked goods – We love healthy, whole grain muffins with fruit and nuts for breakfast. But you can also liven them up with a little dark chocolate too.

Snagged from TheKitchn.