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
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- 1 ¼ cups cashews
- 1 scoop Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Unflavored
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 Tablespoons chopped chives
- Directions:
- Soak cashews in water for about an hour (this will help them soften so they can blend easier).
- Once cashews have soaked, rinse them off with water then place them into the blender with everything else except the herbs (last two items).
- Blend the dip until smooth, remove, then stir in the herbs.
- Refrigerate dip for several hours then serve with your favorite veggies and crackers or chips.
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