Homemade Raw Chocolate
(50 pralines)
INGREDIENTS
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320 g cocoa butter (2 cups, 500 ml)
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200 g coconut oil (1 cup, 250 ml)
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150 g raw cocoa nibs or 150 g raw cocoa powder
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4 tbsp spirulina powder (optional, yet recommended)
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2 tbsp cinnamon (optional)
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1 cup (250ml) cocoa powder (preferably raw)
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1½ cup (375ml) carob powder
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½-¾ cup (120-180ml) agave or maple syrup
EQUIPMENT
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Double-boiler
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Electric spice grinder
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Mixer
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Chocolate praline molds, enough for 50 pralines
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place the cocoa butter and coconut oil (only if it's solid) into the upper pot of a double-boiler, adding water to the bottom pot.
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Place the whole double-boiler on a medium flame, bringing the water to a slow boil and allowing the oils to melt.
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While melting the oils, prepare the powders:
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Place â…“ of the coca nibs in an electric spice grinder, add 1 tbsp of spirulina, and grind until all the nibs become a powder. Be cautious not to overgrind, as this will turn the nibs into a thick blob.
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Put the ground nibs into a clean, dry mixing bowl and continue to grind the remaining â…” of the nibs, grinding â…“ at a time with 1 tbsp spirulina each time.
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Add to the ground nibs, 1 cup cocoa powder and 1½ cup carob powder.
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Add 1 tbsp spirulina (in total there should be 4 tbsp of spirulina for the entire recipe), and 2 tbsp of cinnamon.
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Mix all the powders gently, attaining a smooth consistency.
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Prepare ½-¾ cup of agave or maple syrup and set aside.
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When all the oil is melted, pour into the blender bowl and mix well with the powders to a smooth liquid.
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Add the syrup and mix well.
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Transfer the mixture into a pitcher or measuring cup to facilitate the pouring, and immediately pour the mixture into the molds. - I recommend first placing the praline molds on a flat tray / baking sheet.
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Gently shake the molds from side to side to attain a smooth and shiny surface.
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Place the molds into the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Remove from the freezer, unmold the pralines, and keep in sealed boxes either refrigerated or frozen.
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When you want a healthy snack or a boost of energy and nutrition between meals, one or two pralines will do the trick.
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