These chocolate bites pack a serious punch of nutrition, not only are they tasty, but their health benefits make them worth every bite! As the name of the recipe suggests they contain collagen, which is the most abundant protein in your body and supports the cells of every single tissue in your body! Collagen is a major component of your health, it promotes skin elasticity, holds together your bones and muscles, protects your organs, and provides structure to your joints and tendons. As you can see these chocolate bites are way more than just a dessert, they’re “skin firming, antioxidant rich” sweet treats!
Here’s what you’ll need to make them:
- 1 cup cacao butter, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 cup raw cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons grass-fed collagen powder
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped (can sub for nut of your choice)
Baking instructions:
- Melt the cacao butter into a double boiler, whisking until it is fully melted, and remove from heat immediately.
- Add the honey and whisk into the melted cacao butter. Add the raw cacao powder and collagen powder, and whisk until very smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate into an ice cube tray or cookie sheet and top with chopped pistachios.
- Let the chocolate chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before removing from the mold.
Total time: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Inactive time: 30 minutes
Serves: 10
Recipe provided by: paleohacks.com
