For the Love of Chocolate, Healthy Creations from Carolyns Country Kitchen

Recipes

	for the Love of Hot Chocolate Our Cocoa is so simple and easy to make! Simply add 1 Tbs. for the Love of Chocolate per cup of hot water. Stir well, and serve. For a special treat, use milk to heat the cocoa (which makes it real creamy and like old fashioned cocoa) and then I add about 1/2 water. Optional: Add Divine Whipped Cream (recipe above), and sprinkle with your favorite flavor of for the Love of Hot Chocolate.

	Instant Candy!!! Unbelievably rich and satisfying! Equal amounts of the For the Love of Hot Chocolate powder and unrefined coconut oil made liquid. Mix and let harden and enjoy!!! Optional: Add coconut flakes, nuts and seeds or almond butter for added treats!! This will melt at about 76 degrees. You can keep in the refrigerator.

	Yummy Healthy Chocolate Cookie Bars • 1/2 c org butter, softened • 1/4 c org coconut oil, softened • 2 org eggs • 1/2 to 2/3 c for the Love of Chocolate mix (any kind) • 1/2 c org erythritol Mix together well. • 1/2-3/4 c org raisins (plumped by simmering 5 min with 1/4c water) • add 2 tsp org cinnamon or Cinnamon Herb Sweet • 2 c org oatmeal • 1/2c chopped walnuts Add and mix in spread in a 9x9" greased pan bake 350 for 15 min (they will be soft) let cool before cutting.

	Gourmet Chocolate Pudding • 1/3 cup for the Love of Chocolate • 1/2 cup Organic arrow root, tapioca flour or corn starch • 2 cups Water (Use All Milk for a richer pudding) Mix well with a wire whisk and Add: • 1 Tbs. Organic Butter • 1 tsp. Vanilla Cook on low heat until it bubbles and becomes thick. Let cool and serve with: Divine Whipped Cream • 1/2 cup Organic Heavy Cream •for the Love of Chocolate to taste • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla (optional) Whip to desired consistency and serve.

	Chocolate Mousse for the Love of Hot Chocolate can be used to make a sumptuous thick, rich chocolate mousse that is guilt-free! To make: • 2 Tbs. for the Love of Chocolate • 1 cup Organic Sour Cream Stir chocolate well, and dip! For an even healthier variation, use Organic Plain Yogurt instead of sour cream.

	Mint Cooler • 1 Tbs. for the Love of Chocolate Mint • 1 cup hot water Combine and stir well. Add 5-6 ice cubes and serve! Add optional mint leaves as a delicious herbal twist!