The cacao bean is the source of perhaps the most magical and beloved foods on Earth because it is the source of chocolate. Even the cacao tree's official name, Theobroma cacao, recognizes the long-standing love most of us have for the fruit of this tree. Theobroma comes from the Greek language for "food of the gods." And while chocolate is the most popular and favorite of these foods from the cacao bean, an even healthier choice is raw cacao powder. How Is Cacao Powder Made? To produce raw cacao powder, raw cacao beans are simply cold pressed to remove the fat, and the remaining solids are ground into a fine powder. Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference? Cacao powder contains all the beneficial nutrients and beneficial compounds of the raw cacao bean minus the fat. In contrast, cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans. And even if they look alike, the two are different. In making cocoa powder, up to 90% of the nutrients and beneficial compounds in raw c
Ingredients
- 1½ cups unbleached white flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot
- 1⅓ tablespoons organic sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground almonds
- Pinch of cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted ghee
- 1½ cups plain soy milk
- 3 sweet apples
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add ghee and soy milk and mix into a smooth, thick batter with a mixer or a whisk.
- Peel and core apples and grate on a medium-size grater. Stir grated apples into the batter.
- Place a skillet on medium heat. Lightly coat with ghee. Pour ⅓ cup of batter onto the skillet. Pour 3 or 4 pancakes at a time, depending on the size of your skillet.
- When the sides of the pancakes start to turn hard, flip them over with a spatula. Cook both sides to a golden brown.
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