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8 Simple Ways to Use Cocoa Powder
  • Sprinkle over Fruit. Chocolate and fresh fruit are the perfect pairing in so many ways. ...
  • Stir into Yogurt. ...
  • Blend into Smoothies. ...
  • Bake into Zucchini or Banana Bread. ...
  • Mix into Peanut Butter. ...
  • Whisk into Coffee. ...
  • Flip into Pancakes. ...
  • Make a Mug Cake.
When using cacao powder, use baking soda as a leavening agent. If using cocoa powder, use baking powder as a leavening agent. Cacao powder contains acidity, which reacts with baking soda. Baking soda doesn't react with cocoa powder due to a lack of acidity.
Cocoa powder is the fine ground brown powder obtained from the partially or completely defatted portion of cocoa liquor or mass of fermented cocoa beans. Commonly used in baking, cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor and a brownish to red color. Commercially, it's available as regular, alkaline or dutch cocoa.
Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids, which can help lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel function. It seems that older people who already have elevated blood pressure readings benefit the most from adding pure cocoa powder to their diets.
When taken by mouth: Eating cocoa is likely safe for most people. But keep in mind that cocoa contains caffeine and related chemicals, as well as heavy metals like lead. Eating large amounts might cause caffeine-related side effects such as nervousness, increased urination, sleeplessness, and a fast heartbeat.
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