Chocolate 'bark' with coconut oil - Page 4

Bfranke · 04-11-2007, 05:11 AM

Tell my Kevin, how are you dissolving the sweeteners? I am finding the Erythritol to not dissolve in the oil. What the heck am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
Bette

Kevinpa · 04-11-2007, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bfranke

Tell my Kevin, how are you dissolving the sweeteners? I am finding the Erythritol to not dissolve in the oil. What the heck am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
Bette

I sift the erythritol and cocoa together then nuke the coconut oil to a hot liquid the wisk the erythritol and cocoa mixture into the oil. I have not had a problem with it disolving that way.

MichelleM · 04-11-2007, 02:28 PM

you might want to try 1/2 Davincis and 1/2 a powdered sweetner like Stevia?

Im still experimenting too..

tink81 · 04-11-2007, 03:09 PM

We sift our erythitol into the melted co and cocoa. We dont have any probs that way. I also add unsweetened coconut and raspberry loranns to mine and that combo is great.

Bfranke · 04-11-2007, 04:01 PM

I will need to make some more tomorrow. Will try the suggestions.
I got my Cacao nibs, so will do one batch with that, then another with sesame seeds. The oils in the sesame seeds should be good, the fiber in the Cacao Nibs as well. I could probably use a flavoring too...will have to see how I feel about it tomorrow afternoon. I made a Dbl batch on Monday, stretched it out 4 days, now due to make more.
Thanks,
Bette

lcmiller461 · 04-11-2007, 06:23 PM

I just finished making a batch of Kevinpa's version of the bark, and I also made a cream cheese mixture (I think posted earlier or on the CO sticky) with just cream cheese, CO & vanilla Davinci's. Both are setting up in the fridge. But I got to wondering...would the erythritol mix well with the cream cheese and CO mixture, and if so, would it set up like a cream cheese/vanilla type fudge?

Kevinpa · 04-11-2007, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcmiller461

I just finished making a batch of Kevinpa's version of the bark, and I also made a cream cheese mixture (I think posted earlier or on the CO sticky) with just cream cheese, CO & vanilla Davinci's. Both are setting up in the fridge. But I got to wondering...would the erythritol mix well with the cream cheese and CO mixture, and if so, would it set up like a cream cheese/vanilla type fudge?

How much cc, co and davinci?

lcmiller461 · 04-11-2007, 06:40 PM

2 T cc, 2 T co, a splash of davinci and a few drops of Fiberfit. I'm eating it now...it's actually very good as is.

Kattbelly · 04-11-2007, 07:36 PM

I've been making this alot lately,and add orange oil. It is really good. I tried using Davinci's syrup once, but it didn't work, because it's water based instead of oil based, it separated in the freezer and was really gross.

Kevinpa · 04-11-2007, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcmiller461

I also made a cream cheese mixture (I think posted earlier or on the CO sticky) with just cream cheese, CO & vanilla Davinci's. Both are setting up in the fridge. But I got to wondering...would the erythritol mix well with the cream cheese and CO mixture, and if so, would it set up like a cream cheese/vanilla type fudge?

I ran with this idea and this was the results:

1/2 cup coconut oil
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup granular erythritol (ground into powder for a volume of almost 1/2 cup)
1 splenda quick pack
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon orange cream flavor oil

Put the coconut oil and cream cheese in a glass mixing bowl and microwave the two until the coconut oil is almost completely melted. (approx 30 to 40 sec.on high)
Removed the bowl and wisk the two together for about 1 min....noting that the oil and cream cheese are separated.
Return the bowl to the microwave and nuke for an additional 30 to 40 sec on high then remove it and wisk in the powdered erythritol until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no separation.
Then wisk in the splenda quick pack, vanilla, and flavor oil until well combined.

Spoon into mini muffin(tart) pan and put in freezer to set.

These are excellent!!

lcmiller461 · 04-12-2007, 03:10 AM

Those look great, Kevin!

tink81 · 04-12-2007, 12:20 PM

they taste great...but one question how did you get them to come out...

I made mine half with raspberry(1/8 tsp) in half the batter and half with the cherry oil.

Kevinpa · 04-12-2007, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tink81

they taste great...but one question how did you get them to come out...

I made mine half with raspberry(1/8 tsp) in half the batter and half with the cherry oil.

Nothing seems to stick to these tins. I just ran a thin knife around the edge and they popped right out.

Lizzzee · 04-12-2007, 02:11 PM

sounds good !

TropicalSummerNite · 04-12-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Deila

This is the recipe I've been following:

6T coconut oil
1T cocoa powder
12-15 drops Stevia
1T Natural peanut butter

Mix well and freeze. Only 3 carbs for the batch, which I eat half of first thing in the morning and nibble on the rest throughout the day. It REALLY curbs my appetite.

I've only been using the LouAna brand from Wal*Mart so far... but I've got a Nutiva order coming today so I can try it with that tomorrow. Since eating coconut bark every day the weight has been flying off me. Down 2 more pounds since yesterday!

I'm not sure if you guys/gals count the calories in the coconut oil... I've been up in the air about doing that... but I've noticed that my food intake is so much less that, even with counting in the coconut oil calories, I am only eating between 1400-1600 each day.

This is the recipe I've been following. I like it, but even after eating it regularly for two weeks, it still made me feel ill. I'm not sure why. I haven't eaten it in several weeks now. (It tasted really good, though.)

Boudica · 04-12-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sabal5

This is the recipe I've been following. I like it, but even after eating it regularly for two weeks, it still made me feel ill. I'm not sure why. I haven't eaten it in several weeks now. (It tasted really good, though.)

I've been switching it up. Some days I make it with the peanut butter, some days with unsweetened coconut... same amount. I find that having a different taste/texture keeps me from getting sick of it.

Bows1 · 04-13-2007, 03:12 AM

Morning everyone* I've been melting my 2 T of co in my coffee for the last 2 months. BLAH! SOOOO glad to have finally made the bark! MMM* I just pop it in my silicone cupcake thingies..perfect! I did find granular splenda works best for a sweetener for me, tho, davinci's does separate when ya freeze it. The only "trouble" I have with co is, after spreading my 3 T out during the day, I'm really not hungry and am lucky if I get 700 food calories in. Do those of you who eat even more co have a trick to being hungry? Have a wonderful day all*

Tooter · 04-13-2007, 04:45 AM

I have been eating it with the coconut and almonds. Today I think I am going to make it with Peanuts and make a "Mr. Goodbar"!

I also am going to use different extracts and try to make different flavors so I don't get tired of it.

LOVE this stuff!

starglazer · 04-13-2007, 08:26 AM

I tried it! I added a scant 1/8 tsp of peppermint and I poured it in a ziploc sandwich bag and laid it flat on a plate. I really like it.

magnamater · 04-13-2007, 10:20 AM

Have I been on Mars and missed this thread?

Glad I visited, can't wait to try some of these!

sungoddess · 04-13-2007, 03:00 PM

I just made Kevin's "white" version with the cream cheese. I didn't have orange oil, so I used coconut flavor and added in unsweetened coconut flakes and pecans. This is my favorite version of the moment. Tastes likereal candy to me. I may drizzle chocolate over this the next time. Major yummy.

lcmiller461 · 04-13-2007, 06:24 PM

I got a package of orange, lemon and lime oils at World Market. If you can find a shop that caters to candy making, you'll find some there. I think I've seen a few at Michaels in their candy area.

Kevinpa · 04-14-2007, 08:09 PM

My newest twist

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup dehydrated strawberries
1/4 cup granular erythritol (ground into powder for a volume of almost 1/2 cup)
12 drops sweetzfree (1/2 cup equivilent)
1/4 teaspoon strawberry flavor oil

Put the coconut oil in a glass mixing bowl and microwave until the coconut oil is almost completely melted. (approx 30 to 40 sec.on high)
In a mini prep food processer grind strawberries and erythritol into a powder.
Add the melted coconut oil, sweetzfree, flavor oil to the powder and process until very smooth.
Pour into an 8 x 8 foil lined pan and put in freezer to set.

Yummy's_Girl · 04-14-2007, 09:02 PM

I thought I read somewhere that coconut oil shouldn't be used with people who have high triglycerides. I cant find where I read it at, now, though. Anyone know if this is true?

tink81 · 04-14-2007, 09:58 PM

kevin,

the strawberry oil. ours has a nasty taste to it. does yours and if so does having it in the chocolate improve the taste.

Kevinpa · 04-14-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tink81

kevin,

the strawberry oil. ours has a nasty taste to it. does yours and if so does having it in the chocolate improve the taste.

This is the 1st time I used it so I have no idea how it tastes with chocolate but I see nothing nasty about the taste of this mixture. Perhaps you used too much by accident. I have noticed with other flavors that I have used that the flavor is distorted when too much is used.

Kisal · 04-14-2007, 11:54 PM

Sorry, Kevin, but I have to ask. Is it okay to just use the powdered e? If so, just how close to 1/2 cup would "almost 1/2 cup" be?

Boudica · 04-15-2007, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yummy's_Girl

I thought I read somewhere that coconut oil shouldn't be used with people who have high triglycerides. I cant find where I read it at, now, though. Anyone know if this is true?

http://www.coconut-connections.com/hypothyroidism.htm

Read above or Google your question. Hope this helps.

~D

Tooter · 04-15-2007, 05:36 AM

There are alot of us who are using Fiber One Cereal. I'm just wondering how this would work in this bar. Hmm.... I might have to make an experiment today.

BABSY · 04-15-2007, 06:44 AM

can you take the original bark to work or will it melt?

04-11-2007, 03:09 PM	#94
tink81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 170 Gallery: tink81 WOE: atkins	co bark We sift our erythitol into the melted co and cocoa. We dont have any probs that way. I also add unsweetened coconut and raspberry loranns to mine and that combo is great. Last edited by tink81; 04-11-2007 at 03:11 PM.. Reason: realized that i meant loranns and not davinci...was dealing with 2 yo at time was writing

04-13-2007, 03:12 AM	#107
Bows1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 820 Gallery: Bows1 Stats: 263/227/163 WOE: JUDDD <3! Start Date: Oct, 2012	Morning everyone* I've been melting my 2 T of co in my coffee for the last 2 months. BLAH! SOOOO glad to have finally made the bark! MMM* I just pop it in my silicone cupcake thingies..perfect! I did find granular splenda works best for a sweetener for me, tho, davinci's does separate when ya freeze it. The only "trouble" I have with co is, after spreading my 3 T out during the day, I'm really not hungry and am lucky if I get 700 food calories in. Do those of you who eat even more co have a trick to being hungry? Have a wonderful day all* __________________ Deb And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] the good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.~Rom 12:2

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starglazer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13 Gallery: starglazer	I tried it! I added a scant 1/8 tsp of peppermint and I poured it in a ziploc sandwich bag and laid it flat on a plate. I really like it. Last edited by starglazer; 04-13-2007 at 08:45 AM..

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04-11-2007, 05:11 AM	#91
Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,921 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	Tell my Kevin, how are you dissolving the sweeteners? I am finding the Erythritol to not dissolve in the oil. What the heck am I doing wrong? Thanks, Bette

04-11-2007, 02:28 PM	#93
MichelleM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 2,743 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 167/148.5/140(138?) WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003(first time). Jan 8, 2010 (this time)	you might want to try 1/2 Davincis and 1/2 a powdered sweetner like Stevia? Im still experimenting too..

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Bfranke MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,921 Gallery: Bfranke Stats: 177.5/139.5/117.5 WOE: Modified Atkins/Exercise Start Date: 12/26/05	I will need to make some more tomorrow. Will try the suggestions. I got my Cacao nibs, so will do one batch with that, then another with sesame seeds. The oils in the sesame seeds should be good, the fiber in the Cacao Nibs as well. I could probably use a flavoring too...will have to see how I feel about it tomorrow afternoon. I made a Dbl batch on Monday, stretched it out 4 days, now due to make more. Thanks, Bette

04-11-2007, 06:23 PM	#96
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 541 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	I just finished making a batch of Kevinpa's version of the bark, and I also made a cream cheese mixture (I think posted earlier or on the CO sticky) with just cream cheese, CO & vanilla Davinci's. Both are setting up in the fridge. But I got to wondering...would the erythritol mix well with the cream cheese and CO mixture, and if so, would it set up like a cream cheese/vanilla type fudge?

04-11-2007, 06:40 PM	#98
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 541 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	2 T cc, 2 T co, a splash of davinci and a few drops of Fiberfit. I'm eating it now...it's actually very good as is.

04-11-2007, 07:36 PM	#99
Kattbelly Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Fran Posts: 1,639 Gallery: Kattbelly	I've been making this alot lately,and add orange oil. It is really good. I tried using Davinci's syrup once, but it didn't work, because it's water based instead of oil based, it separated in the freezer and was really gross.

04-12-2007, 03:10 AM	#101
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 541 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	Those look great, Kevin!

04-12-2007, 12:20 PM	#102
tink81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 170 Gallery: tink81 WOE: atkins	they taste great...but one question how did you get them to come out... I made mine half with raspberry(1/8 tsp) in half the batter and half with the cherry oil.

04-12-2007, 02:11 PM	#104
Lizzzee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 417 Gallery: Lizzzee Stats: Last 10 WOE: Atkins - once again Start Date: Induction 3/15/11	sounds good !

04-13-2007, 04:45 AM	#108
Tooter Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,831 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	I have been eating it with the coconut and almonds. Today I think I am going to make it with Peanuts and make a "Mr. Goodbar"! I also am going to use different extracts and try to make different flavors so I don't get tired of it. LOVE this stuff!

04-13-2007, 10:20 AM	#110
magnamater Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,063 Gallery: magnamater	Have I been on Mars and missed this thread? Glad I visited, can't wait to try some of these!

04-13-2007, 03:00 PM	#111
sungoddess Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,172 Gallery: sungoddess WOE: Perfect Health Diet/JUDDD Start Date: LC;HCG; 1/19/12/JUDDD; 1/13/13 PHD/JUDDD	I just made Kevin's "white" version with the cream cheese. I didn't have orange oil, so I used coconut flavor and added in unsweetened coconut flakes and pecans. This is my favorite version of the moment. Tastes likereal candy to me. I may drizzle chocolate over this the next time. Major yummy.

04-13-2007, 06:24 PM	#112
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 541 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	I got a package of orange, lemon and lime oils at World Market. If you can find a shop that caters to candy making, you'll find some there. I think I've seen a few at Michaels in their candy area.

04-14-2007, 08:09 PM	#113
Kevinpa Guest Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 5,575 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	My newest twist 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup dehydrated strawberries 1/4 cup granular erythritol (ground into powder for a volume of almost 1/2 cup) 12 drops sweetzfree (1/2 cup equivilent) 1/4 teaspoon strawberry flavor oil Put the coconut oil in a glass mixing bowl and microwave until the coconut oil is almost completely melted. (approx 30 to 40 sec.on high) In a mini prep food processer grind strawberries and erythritol into a powder. Add the melted coconut oil, sweetzfree, flavor oil to the powder and process until very smooth. Pour into an 8 x 8 foil lined pan and put in freezer to set.

04-14-2007, 09:02 PM	#114
Yummy's_Girl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923 Gallery: Yummy's_Girl Stats: 168/134/130-135 WOE: A way of my own Start Date: June 2006	I thought I read somewhere that coconut oil shouldn't be used with people who have high triglycerides. I cant find where I read it at, now, though. Anyone know if this is true?

04-14-2007, 09:58 PM	#115
tink81 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 170 Gallery: tink81 WOE: atkins	kevin, the strawberry oil. ours has a nasty taste to it. does yours and if so does having it in the chocolate improve the taste.

04-14-2007, 11:54 PM	#117
Kisal Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,566 Gallery: Kisal WOE: Basic low carb Start Date: October 15, 2004	Sorry, Kevin, but I have to ask. Is it okay to just use the powdered e? If so, just how close to 1/2 cup would "almost 1/2 cup" be?

04-15-2007, 05:36 AM	#119
Tooter Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,831 Gallery: Tooter Stats: 5' 6" and 128 lbs	There are alot of us who are using Fiber One Cereal. I'm just wondering how this would work in this bar. Hmm.... I might have to make an experiment today.

04-15-2007, 06:44 AM	#120
BABSY Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 4,660 Gallery: BABSY	can you take the original bark to work or will it melt?