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Chocolate is unfairly accused of containing high amounts of caffeine; the fact is, one ounce of regular chocolate has only about as much caffeine as a cup of decaffeinated coffee!Chocolate is wrongfully associated with foods high in cholesterol; the fact is only chocolate containing milk or other dairy products has cholesterol, and even then only a low 8 mg or so per ounce!
Carob products are said to be more healthful than chocolate; the fact is, when carob powder is processed to have the same texture as a chocolate bar, it ends up with almost the same amount of fat as the chocolate it's trying to replace. Though carob has more calcium than chocolate, chocolate is higher in protein, phosphorous, and potassium!
Chocolate does not cause acne!
Chocolate does not cause hyperactivity in children!
"With moderation, chocolate can be a part of almost any balanced diet. " Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton |
"
Researchers have discovered that chocolate produces some of the
same reactions in the brain as marijuana... The researchers also
discovered other similarities between the two, but can't remember what they
are.
" --Matt Lauer on NBC's Today show ;-) |
Surplus calories, without an increase in activity to burn them off, lead to surplus weight -- whether the calories come from chocolate or not. Accomodate your chocolate hankering accordingly. The average chocolate candy bar is worth about 250 calories, so a daily habit could lead to weight gains of approximately half a pound a week.
Remember, low fat doesn't necessarily mean low calorie. Sometimes anything less than rich, pure chocolate won't satisfy you. If it takes 500 calories-worth of "low-fat, chocolate-flavored" cookies to satisfy your craving when a single fancy chocolate truffle (about 126 calories) will do, by all means go for the truffle. Another tactic is to eat a miniature-size candy bar or part of a full-size candy bar when the chocolate fancy strikes. There's no law saying you must eat an entire candy bar in one sitting!
CHOCOLATE CHOICES | ||
ITEM | TOTAL FAT· | CALORIES· |
2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup | 0.3 g | 82 |
1 cup hot cocoa, made with skim milk | 1.5 g | 188 |
10 candy-coated milk chocolate pieces | 1.5 g | 33 |
1 oz. chocolate fudge, homemade | 3 g | 99 |
1 oz. reduced-fat chocolate chip cookies (purchased) | 3.5 g | 130 |
3 milk chocolate kisses | 4 g | 74 |
1 miniature chocolate candy bar (0.7 oz.) | 5 g | 95 |
1 chocolate truffle (homemade; approx. 1 inch diameter) | 8 g | 126 |
1 oz. semisweet chocolate | 8 g | 140 |
1 oz. milk chocolate | 8 g | 150 |
1 oz. white chocolate | 9 g | 160 |
1 cup hot chocolate, made with whole milk | 9 g | 250 |
2 oz. candy bar with peanuts | 13 g | 270 |
1 cup chocolate milkshake, homemade | 16 g | 294 |
1 slice chocolate cake with fudge frosting | 23 g | 564 |
1 cup premium chocolate ice cream | 30 g | 464 |
·amounts of fat and calories are based on average estimates |
RECIPES |
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly backed brown sugar
1 cup margarine, or butter softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans, divided (optional)
48 Rolo chewy caramel candies (5 rolls of candy)
1 tablespoon sugar
4 ounces vanilla flavored candy coating (optional)
Work with 1/4 of the dough at a time.
Ingredients :
1 stick real butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
1 cup coconut
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites, beaten stiff
1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups flour, sifted
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa
Chopped pecans for garnishing
Use to frost tops and side of cake.
Garnish with whole pecans.
Ingredients :
4 eggs
1 stick melted margarine
Cake
23-ounce package brownie mix
Filling
1 1/2-pounds semisweet chocolate
Chocolate Glaze
1/2-pound semisweet chocolate
For cake:
5 1/2-ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup granulated sugar
The following recipe was sent to me by a fellow LOTH sister, Debbie, who has a wonderful page with everything you ever wanted to know about tea. Debbie says, "Nutrition information: You DON'T want to know. All we need to know is,
if you like chocolate, it's worth it!!! Anyway, enjoy"
Chocolate Sundae Pudding Cake
1 c. flour
I went to visit my son and his family recently, and my daughter-in-law, Jenni, served this scrumptous chocolate trifle for dessert! I sat on a stool at the bar in her kitchen and watched her assemble it. Easy, and So Good!!!! It took lots of willpower to refuse seconds!
Chocolate Trifle
1 recipe browies (packaged mix)
Cook brownies and pudding according to package directions. Thaw Whipped Topping. Layer one third of each in this order:
Brownies, Pudding, Topping, crumbled Toffee Bars. Repeat layers two more times, ending with candy.
Sit back and graciously accept the compliments!
©1997/2004 Virginia Rose
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 sticks melted margarine
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup coconut
1 cup pecans
1 jar marshmallow creme
6 Tbsp milk
13 cup cocoa
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup pecans
2 tablespoons water
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup strong coffee
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua or Tia Maria
2 to 8 tablespoons sugar, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup water
For filling:
Glaze:
2/3 cup all-vegetable shortening
2 2/3 eggs
1 1/3 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
2 3/4 cups sugar
3 cups flour
1 1/3 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/3 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
1 stick butter
1/4 cup cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
10-inch unbaked pie shell
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Serve topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
1 stick butter
3 tablespoons cocoa
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 small can evaporated milk
unbaked pie shell
Vanilla ice cream, sweetened whipped cream, or cool whip
Serve topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
(If the fudge is undercooked, it will not harden enough to cut into squares. Don't throw it away, though. It makes great ice cream topping!)
2/3 c. sugar
2 TBSP. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 TBSP. butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
3 TBSP. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
For best impression serve in glass bowl or trifle dish to show layers!
1 box chocolate pudding mix
1 large container frozen whipped topping
6 Chocolate Toffee candy bars (Jenni used Skorr Bars)
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