Raw Chocolate Bars

I love when I read health blogs about the benefits of chocolate. Chocolate is my friend. Though if you buy conventional chocolate much of the benefits are processed out. Organic is an awesome choice but organic raw is ideal. I use Nativas Natural brand Raw Cacao powder and Raw Cacao nibs.

Benefits of chocolate:
-high in antioxidant flavanoids
-high in sulfur and magnesium
-contains other essential minerals including calcium, zinc, iron, copper, potassium and manganese
-vitamins B1, B2, B5, B9, E
-essential heart healthy fat
-protein
-fiber

I didn’t need a reason to love chocolate but it is helpful to have a reason to make it a beneficial guilt-free part of your diet.

Raw Chocolate Bars

1/2 c pure maple syrup
3/4 c raw cacao powder
1/3 c pure unrefined cold-pressed organic coconut oil
sprinkle of unsweetened coconut shreds
sprinkle of goji berries
sprinkle of raw pumpkin seeds
sprinkle of raw sunflower seeds

Mix all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.  Spread it out on a piece of wax paper, sprinkle on coconut shreds, goji berries and raw seeds.  Place in fridge for about 2 hrs. Cut into bars.