Cocoa Powder

A fine textured powder made from the cocoa bean. It is the main ingredient in chocolate so its easy to imagine that it gives a sweet but deep chocolatey taste when baking cakes, muffins or just serving it as hot coco.

Properties:

• May help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress - Cocoa is among the top sources of flavonoids and other antioxidants of all foods. Flavonoids have been found to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Supports cardiovascular and metabolic health - cocoa’s antioxidants can help reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol and prevent blood blots due to their blood-thinning effects
• Can improve your mood and energy - due to how its compounds affect the conversion of certain amino acids, such as tryptophan, into “feel good” neurotransmitters, like serotonin

Per tbsp: 

• 12 Calories
• 3 g Carbohydrates
• 1 g Protein
• 1 g Fat
• 2 g Fiber 

Cocoa powder

• Fudge and energy balls
• Flourless chocolate cake and brownies
• Chocolate truffles
• Cookies, breads, muffins, etc.
• Desserts like mouses, puddings and ice cream
• Smoothies
• Beverages like hot chocolate or espresso
• Mole sauces and chili
• Marinades for meat