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9 cocoa recipes for you to make

Cocoa is much more than the base of chocolate, it is a fruit that offers nutrients in its composition and health benefits !

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, it can contribute to heart health, improve mood, and even help with weight control.


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Index

brownie made with cocoa

1. Cocoa Brownie

Prep time

20

Cook time

30

Servings

10

Category

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of cocoa powder

  • 1 cup (tea) of sugar

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of melted butter

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of wheat flour

  • 1 pinch of salt

Preparation method:

  1. Mix the cocoa, sugar and melted butter.

  2. Add the eggs, stirring well.

  3. Add the flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

  4. Pour into a greased pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25 minutes.


If you wish, add chocolate pieces to the dough before baking!

Brigadeiros made with cocoa, in a white pot

2. Cocoa Brigadeiro

Prep time

10

Cook time

15

Servings

15

Category

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of condensed milk

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 1 tablespoon of butter

  • Sprinkles or cocoa powder for decorating

Preparation method:

  1. In a saucepan, mix the condensed milk, cocoa and butter.

  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes away from the bottom of the pan.

  3. Let it cool, roll it up and roll it in sprinkles or cocoa powder.

Cookies made with cocoa and coffee

3. Coffee and Cocoa Cookie

Prep time

15

Cook time

15

Servings

12

Category

Snack / Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of butter
  • 1/2 cup (tea) of brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (tea) of refined sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons of strong (cold) filtered coffee or 1 teaspoon of instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons of hot water
  • 1 cup (tea) of wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup (tea) of cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation method:

  1. Beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and coffee and mix well.
  3. Sift the flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Gradually add to the previous mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Shape the cookies into the desired shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12 minutes.
  6. Let cool before serving.
Chocolate cake made with cocoa

4. Chocolate Cake

Prep time

20

Cook time

40

Servings

10

Category

Snack/Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (tea) of wheat flour

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of cocoa powder

  • 1 cup (tea) of sugar

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of oil

  • 1 tablespoon of yeast

Preparation method:

  1. Mix all dry ingredients.

  2. Add the eggs, milk and oil, mixing well.

  3. Add the yeast and bake in a greased pan at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.

Have you already tried Mahta's Cocoa Superfoods ?

  • With 11 regenerative superfoods from the Amazon biome
  • Can be used as a meal replacement or in recipes
  • Rich in prebiotic fibers and antioxidants
  • Low carb and rich in good fats
Date cream with cocoa

5. Date and Cocoa Cream

Prep time

10

Servings

4

Category

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (tea) of pitted dates

  • 1/4 cup (tea) of cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of milk

Preparation method:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

  2. Serve chilled. If desired, sprinkle cocoa powder on top!

Cocoa truffles

6. Cocoa Truffles

Prep time

20

Servings

15

Category

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 200g of melted 70% cocoa chocolate

  • 1/2 box of cream

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting

Preparation method:

  1. Mix the melted chocolate with the cream.

  2. Refrigerate until firm, shape into truffles, and dust with cocoa.

Chocolate cream made with banana

7. Cocoa Cream

Prep time

10

Servings

2

Category

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe frozen banana

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 1 tablespoon of milk

Preparation method:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until creamy.

  2. Serve immediately.

Avocado cream with cocoa

8. Avocado and Cocoa Cream

Prep time

10

Servings

2

Category

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoons of honey or sweetener to taste

Preparation method:

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender.

  2. Serve chilled. If desired, sprinkle cocoa powder on top!

Bread made with cocoa and almonds

9. Mini Cocoa Bread with Almonds

Prep time

20

Cook time

25

Servings

6

Category

Snack

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg

  • 2 cups (tea) of whole wheat flour

  • 1/4 cup (tea) of cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup (tea) of chopped almonds

  • 1/3 cup (tea) of brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3/4 cup (tea) of milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation method:

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients together and then add the egg and milk.

  2. Knead the dough for a few minutes.

  3. Divide the dough into molds and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25 minutes.

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