I bought these Cacao Nibs and they are too bitter for me to eat out of the bag. Has anyone found a way to make these palatable, or should I dump them in the trash?
Cacao Nibs
I would add them to ice cream. Or into some Keto fudge.
Or if you really detest them I’ll pm you my address
I tried them quite a while ago. Didn’t care for them at all, even when I tried them in recipes. Sorry, I can’t help you.
@AnnaLeeMI good ideas! I haven’t made many sweets - maybe I could get the kids to eat them!
@Jacquie - hey thanks for the validation
They don’t really melt as-is. You need to finely grind them and double boil with sweetener and cocoa butter to make chocolate.
I like to use them in nib form as layer in fat bombs. Just fill molds up half way, then fridge for a bit, take out and sprinkle the raw cocoa on the solid layer then the rest of the mold with the rest of your fatbomb slurry.
I really wanted to like them as I’ve been quite the chocoholic throughout my life but maybe it’s the chocolate/sweet combo that works for me.
I was eating them with coconut flakes, some almonds, 1-2 strawberries and 1-2 tbsp of cream.
I didn’t mind the bitterness.
Some you get are quite sweet.
@Dmes10 Sounds like the key is to mix them with other things. Thanks!
I usually do.
My latest is:
130g desiccated coconut
100g almond meal
30g cacao powder
30g cacao nibs
1/3 cup sugar free maple syrup
6 tblsp coconut oil
Mix. Roll into balls. Coat in desiccated coconut. Refrigerate and eat plenty…
Oops! I was seeking recipes, should have clarified that. Thanks for moving!
Nibs…mmmmmm I have a bag on my counter, lol. I like plain nibs and nibs trapped in dark chocolate. I think they have a hint of wine in their taste…perhaps due to being alcohol free for a while, lol
Great ideas given so far. You may also try adding a few to salads as a topping for crunch or add to a Keto granola type recipe for a pop of chocolate.
Uber treat - when I feel special :
https://www.askinosie.com/70-san-jose-del-tambo-ecuador-dark-chocolate-nibble-bar.html
OR
https://www.askinosie.com/single-origin-roasted-cocoa-nibs.html
Every day favorite (not consumed every day lol) is the Bat Bar:
http://www.chocolatebar.com/?portfolio=dark-chocolate-with-cacao-nibs-2
Consume these with caution if plain nibs aren’t your thing (I think a sugar free version is a recipe opportunity):
http://navitasnaturals.com/product/440/Cacao-Sweet-Nibs.html
@Ketoberry look up choffee. I didn’t read the rest of the posts: sorry if this had already been mentioned.
They’re bitter as they are, but I love them in whipped heavy cream or high fat yogurt/cottage cheese.
I have had a bag in the refrigerator for a year. I had the same reaction as you and Jacquie. I hope someone gives you a good solution. I should probably toss mine at this point regardless.