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Cacao nibs and how to make them

Updated: Aug 26

You may have heard and seen cacao nibs in many places. However, how to prepare dishes with cocoa nibs? Let's see how to make it.


What is Cacao Nibs?

Cacao nibs, also known as cocoa nibs or roasted beans, are considered a primitive form of chocolate. The cocoa beans are roasted and ground into many small pieces, with a hardness almost like roasted coffee, a slight bitter taste, with a strong chocolate flavor.

In addition, Cacao Nibs is known as a superfood that helps anti-oxidants thanks to its abundant flavonoids, which are good for the heart, nervous system and prevent cancer.

Cacao nibs or cocoa nibs are crushed from roasted cocoa beans
Cacao nibs or cocoa nibs are crushed from roasted cocoa beans

1. Cacao Nibs help add flavor to your morning smoothie.

Cacao nibs with smoothies add rich flavor
Cacao nibs with smoothies add rich flavor

The taste of cocoa nibs is very strong, the aroma is passionate with many different varieties, so the presence of Cacao nibs in smoothies or protein drinks helps to fill the dish with chocolate flavor. . Raw cocoa beans, if eaten alone, often have a mild bitter taste, so you can combine them with milk, fruit or other natural sweeteners to create your own desired drink.


2. Cacao nibs add flavor to baked goods


Cacao nibs are mixed and baked
Cacao nibs are mixed and baked

Cacao nibs are one of the great garnishes that balance out the sweetness of cakes like muffins, cupcakes, cakes and cookies. Cacao nibs are also mixed into baked goods, such as danish butter cookies. If you are passionate about nuts, check out this chocolate mousse and cocoa nib panna cotta recipe.


3. Adding Cacao Nibs to yogurt makes a great dessert for dieters


Cacao nibs are eaten with yogurt
Cacao nibs are eaten with yogurt

Dietary desserts aren't always easy for everyone. Don't worry, just add some Cacao Nibs to desserts like Big Bear Kitchen's Greek style yogurt and you'll have a great dessert. You can also add blueberries, mint or almonds to make the dish more appealing.


4. Mix the Cacao nibs together with the nuts.



Cacao nibs mixed with nuts
Cacao nibs mixed with nuts

Trail mix is a snack that is very popular in Western countries thanks to its delicious and extremely nutritious taste from nuts and dried fruits. Trail mix will not be monotonous if combined with Cacao Nibs. Replace M&Ms chocolate with Cacao nibs for a delicious, low-sugar and nutritious Trail mix that fuels outdoor activities and dispels hunger between meals. You can buy a trail mix at a store or make your own trail mix, which combines nuts, dried fruit, roasted cocoa beans, coconut, and a pinch of salt.


5. Cacao nibs add flavor to salads, pizzas, meats and more.

Cacao nibs mixed with salad
Cacao nibs mixed with salad

The nibs cocoa beans have a very rich flavor. Along with shallots and beer, chef David Lebovitz has used cocoa nibs to create a wonderful blend that goes well with crackers, goat's milk cheese or grilled meats.

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