Recipe by: Jennafer Ashley Every year, children and chocolate-lovers alike enjoy brightly decorated chocolate Easter eggs to celebrate Easter Sunday. Unfortunately, chocolate Easter eggs bought from supermarkets are often made from processed chocolate and loaded with excessive amounts of sugar that can put you or your loved ones at risk of chronic metabolic diseases. If you’re looking for a healthy, guilt-free Easter treat that the whole family can enjoy, this Keto Coconut Cacao Nests recipe from Jennafer Ashley of Paleohacks is a must-try! Not only does this delectable dessert look adorable with its crunchy chocolate nest and macadamia “eggs,” but it’s rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, too. Keto Coconut Cacao Nests Recipe Servings: 6Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon luo han guo (monk fruit) or stevia 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 12 macadamia nutsProcedure:
This Coconut-Filled Dessert Benefits Your Health in Various WaysCoconut meat is an excellent source of dietary fiber — a high intake of which may help lower your risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and digestive diseases based on a study published in the journal Nutrition Reviews. It’s also a good source of manganese — a mineral that plays an important role in bone formation and metabolism of amino acids, carbs and lipids. It is from this meat that coconut oil is extracted. There are currently more than 2,000 studies on coconut oil’s discuss long list of uses and benefits. The primary compounds that give coconut oil its health advantage are medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of saturated fat that’s readily available to use for energy in your body and can even cross your blood-brain barrier. Coconut oil is also found to have antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiobesity, antihypertensive and antimicrobial properties. Plus, it may help:
Macadamias Are a Nutritional PowerhouseMacadamia nuts are one of my favorite nuts, as they contain the highest amount of healthy fats among nuts, yet they’re lower in protein and carbohydrates than other nuts. They also have the best omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, and are a good source of antioxidant flavonoids, dietary fiber, manganese, thiamin, magnesium, copper and phosphorous. Some of the benefits of macadamia nuts include:
Using Raw Cacao Powder Makes All the Difference in This RecipeRaw cacao powder is close to the natural raw state of cacao, so it still contains the valuable polyphenols — catechins, epicathechins and procyanidins — that give chocolate its powerful antioxidant properties. These polyphenols also account for raw cacao’s bitter taste. To make chocolate more palatable, manufacturers often remove their polyphenol content and add in large quantities of sugar. However, this process strips most of chocolate’s health benefits. So, if you’re after the nutritional value of cacao, using raw cacao powder is your best bet. If you do not have this on hand, look for a chocolate that has a high cacao and low sugar content. Steer clear of milk chocolates and white chocolates, as they contain excessive amounts of sweeteners. Why Should Luo Han Guo or Stevia Be Your Choice of Sweetener?Luo han guo and stevia have become known as healthy alternatives to sugar and artificial sweeteners, and for good reason. The extract of luo han guo is 150 to 250 times sweeter than your usual table sugar, yet it does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Stevia, which is naturally 200 to 400 times sweeter than sugar, also does not have drastic effects on blood sugar levels and may even provide additional health benefits. However, this does not mean that it’s OK to consume too much stevia or luo han guo. I still recommend that you use these natural sweeteners in moderation, just as you would sugar. About the BlogPaleohacks is one of the largest Paleo communities on the web. They offer everything Paleo, from a Q&A forum where users get their top health questions answered, to a community blog featuring daily recipes, workouts and wellness content. You can also tune in to their podcast, where they bring in the top experts in the Paleo world to share the latest, cutting-edge health information. from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2019/04/21/keto-coconut-cacao-nests-recipe.aspx
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