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Cacao nibs are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, such as being added to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, granola, and salads, or used in baking for cookies and muffins. They can also be used for making hot chocolate, infused into spirits, or ground into rubs for meats.
Uses for sweet dishes
Toppings: Sprinkle on smoothies, smoothie bowls, yogurt, oatmeal, or granola.
Baking: Substitute for chocolate chips in recipes for cookies, muffins, or brownies, or add them to pancake or waffle batter.
Desserts: Fold into ice cream or mix with nut butters, dates, and coconut to make energy balls.
Drinks: Blend into smoothies, stir into hot chocolate, or steep to make cacao tea.
Garnishes: Use as a garnish for cakes, fruit, or any dessert.
Uses for savory dishes
Meat rubs: Crush the nibs and use them as a rub for steak, duck, or pork.
Sauces: Add to savory sauces like barbecue or mole sauce for a deep, rich flavor.
Salads: Include in salads, especially with fruits or ingredients like bell peppers, broccoli, and citrus to increase iron absorption.
Soups: Garnish pureed squash or sweet potato soups.