Cacao nibs are cacao beans that have been roasted, removed from the husk then broken into pieces. These guys are pure.

As cacao nibs are pure cacao, they give a chocolatey flavour without the sweetness in chocolate. They're excellent in your raw treats, baked goods, smoothies and desserts. 

HEALTH BENEFITS

They guys have the same amazing health benefits as raw cacao, and also assist with the following:

• Alertness and focus
• Helps keep you in a great mood

NUTRITION

As they guys share the same health benefits as raw cacao, cacao nibs are rich in:

• Phytonutreints
• Anti-oxidants
• Flavanoids

RECIPE

Cacao Nibs Brownie Bites

• Author: ifoodreal.com
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 22 bites

Ingredients:

• 2 medium bananas, ripe (yellow with brown spots)
• 1 medium avocado
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 1 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 8 Medjool dates, pitted & chopped
• Cacao powder and unsulphured coconut flakes, for coating (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, add bananas, avocado, coconut oil and vanilla; mash with a masher until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
2. Scoop some dough using small cookie scoop and roll into a golf size ball between the palms of your hands. If desired, spread coatings on plates and roll bites in them. Place in storage container and repeat this step until run out of dough. Enjoy chilled or thawed from a freezer.