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If you've come here looking for carob-covered cardboard, you're in the wrong place - I like my chocolate treats rich and satisfying! I have, thankfully, discovered over the years that the real deal doesn't necessarily have to be bad for your health - there are plenty of healthy(er) options out there that curb those cravings and taste every bit as good as its sugar- and preservative-laden counterparts. Here are my current favourites:
1. Antonia's Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownies
I'm just about the furthest thing from a vegan you'll ever meet, but these brownies are fantastic! I shamelessly hide away in the cupboard to devour them alone. There's nothing watered-down about these beauties' chocolatey, nutty and satisfying fudge-like taste and texture - they totally hit the spot and are well worth the R59 price tag. You can find them online at Faithful to Nature here (but be warned: They sell like hotcakes!).
2. Honest Raw Organic Slab with Maca Root
I'm a big believer in maca root with its well-known hormone balancing properties, and to have it conveniently combined with organic dark chocolate is just perfect! This chocolate bar has only three ingredients - raw organic cacao, organic blue agave nectar and maca root - and its 60 g size makes it a completely guilt-free indulgence. Available from Faithful to Nature here.
I'm a big believer in maca root with its well-known hormone balancing properties, and to have it conveniently combined with organic dark chocolate is just perfect! This chocolate bar has only three ingredients - raw organic cacao, organic blue agave nectar and maca root - and its 60 g size makes it a completely guilt-free indulgence. Available from Faithful to Nature here.
3. Fresh Earth Smart Cookie
I'm not normally a cookie person, but these completely won me over: Moist and chewy, with crunchy chunks of dark chocolate in every second bite... What's not to love? They're gluten free and sweetened with coconut blossom sugar - a road trip staple in our home. Find them at your nearest Dischem for around R17 each.
4. Woolworths Organic Dark Chocolate
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5. Oh Mega Chocolate Almond Butter
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I initially bought this as a healthy, yummy spread for the kids to enjoy, but Will kept on sneaking spoonfuls straight from the jar, ha! Not that I mind: With only a handful of ingredients (almonds and 71% dark chocolate, containing organic cocoa paste, sugar and organic cocoa butter) and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, it satisfies his sweet tooth and I can rest assured that it's much better for his health than other well-known supermarket brands. You can buy it online from Faithful to Nature here.
Enjoy!
The almond butter especially looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteIt's SO good, Cat - and the kids love it too!
DeleteThe vegan chocolate fudge brownie sounds delicious! I'm not vegan either, but a fudge brownie can't possibly be bad.
ReplyDeleteI'm normally not into vegan food at all, Lisa, but that brownie is just too good not to mention!
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