It's only a few days since the girls went trick-or-treating. There is a cupboard full of mini chocolate bars, chips and various other sweets. All these things are off limits. Full of glucose, fructose, maltodextrin, corn syrup etc. etc. If I'm going to curb this craving I have to start with reading labels.
Off to the baking cupboard to see what we can use;
-sugar
-flour
-baking soda (but not baking powder)
-vanilla
-coconut
-cocoa
-bakers chocolate
-butter
-eggs
And then what to cook. I really wanted chocolate and can't just toss a few Chipits into my mouth. (*edit* Oh yes I can! Chipits, like other plain chocolate are actually ok!) With the ingredients I was able to come up with Chocolate Macaroons! Here's the recipe;
4oz. bittersweet bakers chocolate (4 squares)
2 1/2c. coconut (any type, sweetened or not - based on preference)
3 large egg whites
1/4c. cocoa (sifted)
3/4c. granulated sugar
1/4tsp. salt
1tsp. vanilla extract
Melt baker's chocolate on double boiler or in microwave (follow instructions on box). Remove from heat. Add coconut to melted chocolate.
In separate large bowl whip egg whites, cocoa, sugar, salt and vanilla. Blend in chocolate coconut mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees (165C). Roll cooled mixture into balls (or drop in clumps) and place onto baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on your preferred texture (chewy to crispy).
Ahhhhhhhh! Craving satisfied!
November 4, 2011
720am) oatmeal (1c. as prepared), 40g. raisins, splash of skim milk
12pm) 600g (2c.) turkey chili with brown rice, diet pepsi lime
330pm) handful homemade pumpkin seeds, diet pepsi lime
5pm) 1/2 small homemade pizza (light marble cheddar, spaghetti sauce)
8pm) 7 premium plus crackers, 2tbs. red pepper jelly, water
1130pm) 4 chocolate macaroons, water
1230pm) 3 chocolate macaroons
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