These 7 Recipes Capture Cacao Nibs In All Their Glory

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Cacao nibs are small pieces of unprocessed cocoa bean. They have a slight crunch to them and a rich and bitter flavor that resembles chocolate. Basically, they’re chocolate in its purest form and cacao nibs have been fermented, dried, roasted and crushed. They won’t give the same satisfaction you’d get from a sugary chocolate bar, but you can still use cacao nibs in all kinds of sweet and savory recipes. The best part about them is that they are chock-full of antioxidants and they add a crunchy, bitter flavor contrast to all kinds of overly sweet desserts.

1. Cacao Nib And Oat Scones

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2. Cacao Nib And Coconut Bars

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3. Miso Chocolate Fudge And Haupia (Coconut Pudding) Macaroon Pie

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4. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mug Muffin 

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5. Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats 

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6. Oat-Free Hazelnut Cacao Truffles

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7. Four-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

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