I have fallen prey to chocolate covered espresso beans…from whole foods of course!
If you have never had a chocolate covered espresso bean, then you are missing out on a delightful caffeine buzz. They will turn you into the energizer bunny! They are little nuggets of nervous energy, wrapped in bittersweet bliss..
… Okay, I am exaggerating quite a bit about the caffeine buzz.
Now, you may be asking yourself, how do they fit into our organic, gluten free, no refined sugar world?
These particular chocolate covered expresso beans have NO added sugar. They are covered in dark chocolate which also has some health benefits. They are considered a 'cheat'. Yes, we have cheats. But, they always have some health benefit, and are organic and gluten free. Not all cheats have to give you a sugar high and glutemate (gloo•te•mate) you. I also search out low calorie/low fat cheats.
Don't worry, nothing on this blog with add inches.
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| Sometimes you just need a little treat! |
So, the health benefits of this cheat aren't huge. But they are absolutely there. A handful of Choco-spresso-beans is an acceptable cheat-treat.
Dark chocolate is rich in cell protecting antioxidants, which are natural compounds found in veggies, fruits, nuts and grains. Dark chocolate also has a low glycemic index (it does not spike your blood sugar) very similar to oatmeal.
Espresso beans…are just an extension of coffee beans. They are simply more powerful and of course are used to create espresso. They (coffee/espresso beans) are very much like cocoa beans ( ah chocolate!). They are very rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
So there you go! A cheat you don't have to feel bad about. Of course with any 'cheat' moderation is key! The health benefits become moot after five servings…
Bodalicious bite •• When you're looking for a cheat-treat make sure the ingredients are all organic, no added sugar and no added preservatives. It's much healthier sans the 'added'
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