Did you know that you could prepare your own chocolate spread? Check out this healthy recipe for your family.
According to Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an obesity specialist at the University of Ottawa, spreads chocolate contain more sugar and less nutty than what is advertised on the label of product .
To be more specific, spreads chocolate sold in stores contain 70% less saturated fat and processed sugar. In just two tablespoons, there are 200 calories, 99 calories in 11 grams of fat (3.5 g saturated are) and 80 calories in 21 grams of sugar. In addition, the chocolate spread hazelnut contains about 15 mg of sodium and 2g of protein per serving.
A healthy breakfast should not absolutely comprise a sugar-packed foods, vegetable oils and processed chocolate, especially when the food is consumed by children. Worse, most oils used in the present spreads are very low on nutrition. Indeed, this type of food is usually treated at high temperature and therefore devoid of all the natural nutrients such as vitamin E, omega-3 and essential fatty acids. In addition, they often contain an excessive amount of chemicals.
If you do not want to deprive your children of this chocolate spread, think about preparing a Natural Homemade Nutella! There are many recipes much healthier and cheaper than those sold in supermarkets.
This recipe is quite simple to prepare a chocolate spread at home, no preservatives, no additives or processed products.
And be sure: your children will love it!
Ingredients:
- 170 g of hazelnut puree
- 170 g of hazelnut puree
- 120 g of dark chocolate
- 10cl of almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- ½ teaspoon of Cinnamon
Preparation:
- In a bowl, place chocolate and almond milk, and place them in a double boiler until the chocolate is melted.
- In a bowl, place chocolate and almond milk, and place them in a double boiler until the chocolate is melted.
- Then add the other ingredients.
- Mix by hand or with a hand blender for a more homogeneous mixture.
Your spread may be stored for one week at room temperature, or for one month in the refrigerator.
Benefits:
Dark chocolate
Rich in magnesium, protein, potassium, calcium and iron, dark chocolate boosts energy and helps prevent many health disorders. Dark chocolate consumption helps to reduce blood pressure and risk of stroke, anti-stress and cancer, and improve brain function.
Rich in magnesium, protein, potassium, calcium and iron, dark chocolate boosts energy and helps prevent many health disorders. Dark chocolate consumption helps to reduce blood pressure and risk of stroke, anti-stress and cancer, and improve brain function.
Almond milk
Almond milk is one of the best vegetable milks. Nutritious, it is ideal for people who are intolerant or allergic to lactose because it is easily assimilated by the body. Almond milk is also low in sugar and is high in vitamins (E and D), calcium, iron ...
Almond milk is one of the best vegetable milks. Nutritious, it is ideal for people who are intolerant or allergic to lactose because it is easily assimilated by the body. Almond milk is also low in sugar and is high in vitamins (E and D), calcium, iron ...
You can also prepare your home almond milk.
Honey
Honey is a natural antibacterial and an antifungal with a sweet taste. It has a high content of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, making it the best natural sweetener. Honey helps control stress and prevent ulcers and digestive problems.
Honey is a natural antibacterial and an antifungal with a sweet taste. It has a high content of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, making it the best natural sweetener. Honey helps control stress and prevent ulcers and digestive problems.