Tag Archive: coffee

Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee Recipe

Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee Recipe

Ever since I started working from home, I’ve been guilty of ordering coffee every day. Aside from this being unhealthy, it’s also crazy expensive! I’ve always tried experimenting on a few recipes every now and then, pretending to be a cool barista, but it’s always a failed attempt.

Until today…

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Chocolove – Coffee Crunch in Dark Chocolate

Chocolove chocolate company is based out of Boulder, Colorado and, according to their website, www.chocolove.com, their bars are made in small batches “…delivering a little bit of 'chocolate–love' to discerning chocolate lovers everywhere.”

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Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee Chocolate Bar

Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee chocolate is a 70% dark, caramel filled bar. Strong coffee aromas emanate from the package as soon as you rip open the foil wrapper. I love the smell of coffee!

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Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt and Crushed Coffee

Salazon chocolates are made from Dominican Republic, 100% organic, Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certified cacao beans. Then each bar is hand-sprinkled with solar-evaporated sea salt.

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KFC Tests Edible Chocolate Coffee Cups

It seems the UK is where innovation is really happening for the regular folk. It's one thing to be excited about the newest iPhone, but I'd be equally excited to start purchasing coffee if it came in an edible chocolate-lined cookie cup!

Keep up the ingenuity over there, and feel free to pass along some ideas across the pond to, say, Starbucks.

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Reducing Liver Enzymes in HIV/HCV Patients

A recent study has shown that patients diagnosed with HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) and HCV (Hepatitis C virus) who ate chocolate on a daily basis, and downed at least 3 cups of coffee each day, were found to have lower levels of ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) as compared to patients who had fewer foods that had polyphenol in them.

Scientists came up with these results from 990 adult patients coinfected with HCV and HIV. They tried tossing in moderate red wine consumption into the analysis, but it did not make a significant change to the results. Also, tobacco use had no impact on either outcome. A combination indicator for polyphenol-rich food intake including both coffee and chocolate consumption was remarkably linked to risk reductions for high ALT and AST.

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Chocolate Almond Coffee

Coffee is a staple in our daily routine. It never fails to jumpstart our day. Sometimes we long for the kick it gives as we get up in the morning.  Other times we might want a pick-me-up.  And in another moment we might be eager for the enticing flavor and aroma.

Aside from the little pleasures we get from drinking coffee--just like chocolate--it actually offers several health benefits such as fighting free radicals that can cause cancer. This is because coffee is known to contain a significant amount of antioxidants, even more than green tea does.
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Crio Bru

If you've known me for a while you might know that I enjoy a good cup of coffee.  While it's not chocolate, it's still a flavor I look forward to.

Crio Bru - Brewed CocoaWell, that all might change a bit.  I just learned about Crio Bru.  It's a drink that is brewed like coffee, but it is made of 100% cocoa beans.  Like coffee, the beans are roasted and ground.  You put the grounds in your coffee maker.

And, according to a press release I read, "Crio Bru delivers the same intense, complex flavors of the finest cocoa beans found in artisan dark chocolate."

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Three Healthy Beverages

Imagine you dreamed of making a beverage that is packed with antioxidants, containing enough polyphenols to lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, while simultaneously detoxifying your body and boosting your immune system...

Wouldn’t your new creation be the wonder drink of the ages?

Nope… it already exists!  In fact, you have three to choose from.

Beverages such as tea, coffee, and low fat chocolate milk can make positive contributions to your nutrition and health.
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Cappuccino Cupcakes

I suppose using a brownie mix is cheating, but sometimes you need a delicious tasting recipe that is also fast and easy.

Cappuccino Cupcakes
 
• Brownie mix
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1/3 cup cooking oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Whipped topping
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