I didn't instantly fall in love with raw organic cacao.

I was never a big cocoa drinker and my preference for lollies overshadowed any love of chocolate I had in my past sugar eating life.

But with the many health benefits that come with consuming raw organic cacao powder, I opened my arms (and my mouth) and embraced it.  Now, I'm a convert.

I do have some rules though, highlighted to me whilst doing the I Quit Sugar Program.  After lots of experimentation and falling off the wagon and picking myself up again and again, I have found these rules allow me to enjoy this nutritious "real food" without blowing my sugar levels through the roof, without experiencing the mid-afternoon sugar slump, and without leaving me feeling foggy, light headed and shaky.

I only use raw organic cacao powder.  NEVER cocoa.  They may look and sound the same, but they're worlds apart nutritionally.

I eat any and all sweet treats straight after I eat a meal.  I don’t snack mid-meals.  This helps to avoid blood sugar spikes and also ensures that these "sweet treats" don't become habit forming.

Unfortunately, I'm finding more and more "clean treats" found in cafes to contain a hell of a lot of sweetener.  Yes, it may be un-refined natural sugars, but sugar is still sugar and when you consume a slice that's been made with medjool dates, coconut sugar AND maple syrup.....cripes!   

So today I'm sharing with you one of my little treats containing the wonderful ingredient - raw organic cacao and only a touch of sweetener.....

For my basic chocolate recipe mentioned above - you’ll find it right here!

I find sucking slowly on one straight from the freezer after lunch or dinner quells any sweet craving I’m having.