What is unsweetened cocoa powder used for?

Table of Contents:

1. What is unsweetened cocoa powder used for?
2. Is unsweetened cocoa powder good for you?
3. What do you eat cocoa powder with?
4. Can you eat cocoa powder by itself?

What is unsweetened cocoa powder used for?

With its intense chocolate flavor, unsweetened cocoa powder is a staple for most bakers' pantries. When baking, you should always use unsweetened cocoa powder (rather than sweetened cocoa powder, often labeled "sweet ground chocolate") because it allows you to control the amount of sugar in the final product.

Is unsweetened cocoa powder good for you?

Cocoa powder is rich in theobromine, which helps to reduce inflammation and can protect you from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Since cocoa is rich in phytonutrients but low in fat and sugar, the calories you get from cocoa powder will be packed with healthy chemicals.

What do you eat cocoa powder with?

Instead, here are healthful ways to add cocoa powder to your diet without any of the negative stuff that ruins cocoa's goodness.

• Mixed Into Pudding (Even for Breakfast) ...
• Sprinkled Over Fruit. ...
• Added to Granola Bars. ...
• Mixed Into Fudge and Brownies. ...
• Rolled Onto Amaze-Balls (AKA Healthier Truffles)

Can you eat cocoa powder by itself?

Introducing cocoa powder, the answer to all of your problems. ... You can make hot cocoa with it, add it to your pancakes, put it in yogurt, or even eat it raw (although it's not recommended) — check out this article for some inspiration on using a different powder in any food.