Yes, we’re talking about the fan favorite sweet (and sometimes bitter) treat. Chocolate is a favorite across all ages. Even though chocolate is most often used in desserts, it really does have many health benefits. In fact, dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese and other minerals. We’ve gathered some fun facts and great recipes below.
Did you know?
-White chocolate is actually not chocolate at all, it doesn’t contain any cocoa solids.
-The cacao bean, which chocolate is made from, is native to Mexico and both Central and South America.
-It takes about 400 cacao beans to make one pound of chocolate.
Recipes:
-Easy Chicken Mole: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/easy-chicken-mole-2585830
-Healthy Chocolate Pudding: https://healthyhappylife.com/chocolate-pudding-for-breakfast/
-Vegan and Gluten Free Cupcakes: https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/vegan-gluten-free-cupcakes/