Chocolate 'bark' with coconut oil - Page 8

smilingirisheyes · 07-17-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scb1988

ooohhh oooohhhh oooohhhh I have peppermint extract

Can't wait to try this! I used penzey's cocoa....I'm in heaven!!!!!!!!!

Susi: Danger, danger, warning!!

Be sure to add some Splenda (packet) and, if you have it, a packet of Stevia (with the inulin fiber stuff in it, Wally World carries it), and some heavy cream. Oh yummo.

Don't say I didn't warn you!!

scb1988 · 07-17-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smilingirisheyes

Susi: Danger, danger, warning!!

Be sure to add some Splenda (packet) and, if you have it, a packet of Stevia (with the inulin fiber stuff in it, Wally World carries it), and some heavy cream. Oh yummo.

Don't say I didn't warn you!!

Thanks for the warning Will Robinson! Too bad I am work and can't try this RIGHT NOW!

smilingirisheyes · 07-17-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by scb1988

Thanks for the warning Will Robinson! Too bad I am work and can't try this RIGHT NOW!

You will adore it...please let me know what you think of it, K???

scb1988 · 07-17-2007, 02:02 PM

Oh the decadent plans I have for my slef when I get off work......a hot bubblebath and pepermint chocolate ohhh la la

Conevery · 07-17-2007, 02:20 PM

What does the heavy cream do and how much do you use?

smilingirisheyes · 07-18-2007, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Conevery

What does the heavy cream do and how much do you use?

...I'm somewhat of an alchemist in the kitchen! Think mad professor, so how much cream? Probably a good "blop" of it, say 1-2 Tb. Try that!!

Happy eating! Oh, what does it do? Makes it creamier and cuts the "hhhkk" taste the chocolate a bit.

lisabinil · 07-18-2007, 07:08 AM

Just a word of caution-I see so many posts from people who make the CO bark will all the extra additions and then overdo and post they are stalled. Remember it's not a free food and count all your carbs-even extracts have carbs and nuts & other additions up the carbs. So enjoy in moderation!

scb1988 · 07-26-2007, 09:56 AM

Just made the bark with coconut extract added......mmmmmmmggoooooodddd

magnamater · 08-01-2007, 08:23 AM

Has anybody tried adding PB2 or powdered PNB to this????

I think it would be a great flavor addition. . .with less fat than the reg. no sugar PNB!

Looking forward to somebody doing the experimenting for me! LOLOL!

Good point, at least for me, about all the additives. . .causing the stalls. . .

Will be fine tuning this soon. . .for my body needs.

Kevinpa · 08-01-2007, 08:48 AM

I haven't tried the PB powder yet but it is on the list. I did find something to make a white chocolate version that I have high hopes for. Although I posted one earlier that looked a great deal like white chocolate I was never satified with the taste. This shows great promise.

NutinHonie · 08-01-2007, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnamater

Has anybody tried adding PB2 or powdered PNB to this????

Yes, I usually add powdered peanut butter.

magnamater · 08-01-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

I haven't tried the PB powder yet but it is on the list. I did find something to make a white chocolate version that I have high hopes for. Although I posted one earlier that looked a great deal like white chocolate I was never satified with the taste. This shows great promise.

Waiting patiently. . .

WTG!

Kevinpa · 08-02-2007, 11:47 PM

I thought I would share this with all you White Chocolate fans.

I found a flavoring that is used in coffee houses to flavor White Chocolate Lattes.

It is called "Gosh that's Good No Sugar Added White Velvet".
It is a powder and is sweetened with splenda. The down side of it is that it contains 4 carbs and less than 1 gram of sugar per Tbl. The carbs and sugar come from the small amount of powdered milk in its ingredients.

Anyway, for those of you who might be interested, please don't ask for a link because it is quite easy to find on the web

Tonight I made some coconut bark with it and put it in mini muffin tins to make individual pieces.

The flavor is excellent.

The following made eight 2 tsp servings at 1 carb each.

1/3 cup coconut oil (mine was soft from the heat so I didnt melt)
2 T. Gosh that's Good No Sugar Added White Velvet
1/8 cup chopped pecans(optional)

Combine ingredients in a small mixing bowl and spoon into muffin tins.
Refrigerate or freeze to set.

If you like White Chocolate you will like these.

tryinitout · 08-03-2007, 09:14 AM

just wanted to say. THANKS to all of you that came up with these reciepes. I made my first batch two nights ago(peppermint oil) and i'm in heaven its just like a yrk peppermint patty. Also i lose 3lbs since then. DOnt know if its just that, but i've be stalled for 3 weeks now bouncing around with the same 3 lbs. HOORAY for CO

magnamater · 08-03-2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks, Kevin. . .DH uses that powder in his coffee in the winter. . .but my CO and my powder are at 2 different kitchens. . .

I will definitely use this. . .hoping to get 3 T. a day into my diet without breaking the bank. Will see!!!

mamagiff · 08-03-2007, 02:18 PM

Kevin, those look fantastic!

becky123abc · 08-10-2007, 12:39 PM

Oh my! I can't believe how good this is!! I made the chocolate bark with CO...it turned out so delicious! I made some yesterday...but accidently put too much cocoa powder and not enough CO! (I read the recipe backwards! lol) It was ok, today, I got it right...It just popped right out of the container and looked so pretty!

I really enjoyed it...to think something so tasty might actually be beneficial...it's a wonderful thought!

Thanks for starting this thread...I've learned so much and look forward to other ways to make this tasty treat!

I will post if it stalls or aids in my weight loss!

momofallboys · 08-31-2007, 06:26 AM

Those of you who add protein powder to the original Chocolate Bark recipe - how much do you add?

missis36 · 09-01-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleM

I made some of this today (without nuts).

Chocolate Bark

4 T. (1/4 cup) Virgin Coconut Oil
1-1.5 T. Cocoa Powder
1/4 t. lowcarb sweetner, such as stevia or xylitol
2 oz nuts (optional)

Oh man am I mad. I ate the whole thing. I have GOT to stay off these darn boards when I'm famished! I read every recipe and tried this one and oh yeah...ate the whole thing in about 4 hours. I'm not proud

But hey my fit day still looks good so I guess it's ok. We'll see tomorrow hehe

wifezilla · 09-05-2007, 06:37 AM

Missi, I do the same darn thing whenever I try out a new recipe! LOL

Last time I had a "New Recipe Binge" it was on almond meal/ricotta pancakes.

missis36 · 09-05-2007, 07:38 AM

hehe wife...that's funny. Well I lost a pound the day I ate the whole pan so I'm not sure what the hell that means hehe.

But I did this the other night

4 T. (1/4 cup) Virgin Coconut Oil
1/2 T. Cocoa Powder
1/2 scoop chocolate whey protein
2 pkg lowcarb sweetner, such as stevia or xylitol
2 oz nuts (optional)

That was yummy yummy yummy. And it tastes just like malted milk balls. Plus when I eat it I lose. I'm not sure why but who am I to complain hehe

missis36 · 09-07-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dawnyama

lcmiller461

When I first got my oil years ago the website I got it from said to substitute it one for one with butter in your recipes. That would be 1 Tbl of the oil equals 1 Tbl of butter. So I think you can sub the other way. Use melted butter for the oil and it should come out OK. I haven't used it like that so let us know how it turned out.

Just an update, I ran out of coconut oil, and was craving the bark and I remember you had said this so I tried it, it was yukky. blech

I ordered more coconut oil this morning so hopefully it comes quick, because I['m in lov with this bark and it is helping me to lose!

Thanks for all the great recipes ladies and gents!

momofallboys · 09-08-2007, 06:25 AM

Ok - here is my recipe....I didn't like the chocolate bark - it was bitter and waxy, plus the only sweetener I had was Splenda and others already warned that Splenda is not a good sweetener by itself.

I wanted something I could use for breakfast so I used protein powder and peanuts to add protein and carbs to make it more "well-rounded" - not just fats. One full scoop of protein powder was too much and I thought 2 T DaVinci's was too much - made it sickeningly sweet - especially for breakfast. Mixing in the whipping cream seemed to make it creamier and not as waxy.

Momofallboy's Chocolate Stuff

3/4 scoop chocolate protein powder (I tried vanilla too, but it wasn't nearly as good)
2 T whipping cream
1 T DaVinci's SF Vanilla Syrup

Mix well and then add

2 T coconut oil (melted)
chopped peanuts

Mix well, chill in the fridge for a while and enjoy.

imjoyful · 09-08-2007, 11:06 AM

I'm trying to shake things up a little bit so I made this today. I used 6 T. CO, 1 1/2 T. cocoa powder, some liquid sweetener (don't have liquid splenda, I think it's more like liquid sweet and low but it says no carbs), and 1 T. peanut butter. I spooned it into my silicone mini-muffin cups and stuck it in the freezer.

First taste, it's pretty good, the only thing is, it's really oily before I swallow it! I suppose that's natural since there is so much coconut oil in it (duh!) but it's good for a little chocolate taste!

Thanks again!

(now back to lurkerville..)

Tecnokitty · 09-13-2007, 09:44 PM

Marking my spot as I am off to the Whole Foods market tomorrow and hoping to get some CO! Thanks for the recipes all and I can't wait to give it a try!

08-02-2007, 11:47 PM	#223
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,749 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	I thought I would share this with all you White Chocolate fans. I found a flavoring that is used in coffee houses to flavor White Chocolate Lattes. It is called "Gosh that's Good No Sugar Added White Velvet". It is a powder and is sweetened with splenda. The down side of it is that it contains 4 carbs and less than 1 gram of sugar per Tbl. The carbs and sugar come from the small amount of powdered milk in its ingredients. Anyway, for those of you who might be interested, please don't ask for a link because it is quite easy to find on the web Tonight I made some coconut bark with it and put it in mini muffin tins to make individual pieces. The flavor is excellent. The following made eight 2 tsp servings at 1 carb each. 1/3 cup coconut oil (mine was soft from the heat so I didnt melt) 2 T. Gosh that's Good No Sugar Added White Velvet 1/8 cup chopped pecans(optional) Combine ingredients in a small mixing bowl and spoon into muffin tins. Refrigerate or freeze to set. If you like White Chocolate you will like these. __________________ Success is a journey, Not a destination. So stop running. Recipe Page

08-10-2007, 12:39 PM	#227
becky123abc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 715 Gallery: becky123abc Stats: 197.5/187/150	Oh my! I can't believe how good this is!! I made the chocolate bark with CO...it turned out so delicious! I made some yesterday...but accidently put too much cocoa powder and not enough CO! (I read the recipe backwards! lol) It was ok, today, I got it right...It just popped right out of the container and looked so pretty! I really enjoyed it...to think something so tasty might actually be beneficial...it's a wonderful thought! Thanks for starting this thread...I've learned so much and look forward to other ways to make this tasty treat! I will post if it stalls or aids in my weight loss! __________________ ~~I haven't yet arrived...but I'm on my way!~~ "Sometimes a rough and rocky road takes you to a beautiful place" Wayne Watson I love a good sneeze...

07-17-2007, 02:02 PM	#214
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	Oh the decadent plans I have for my slef when I get off work......a hot bubblebath and pepermint chocolate ohhh la la

07-17-2007, 02:20 PM	#215
Conevery Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 116 Gallery: Conevery Stats: 265/189/135 WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: January 2006	What does the heavy cream do and how much do you use?

07-18-2007, 07:08 AM	#217
lisabinil Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: suburbs of Chicago Posts: 9,287 Gallery: lisabinil Stats: 214/185/180 287 in 00 WOE: higher carb Atkins for optimum health Start Date: SBD 3/5/07,Atkins 4/18/07	Just a word of caution-I see so many posts from people who make the CO bark will all the extra additions and then overdo and post they are stalled. Remember it's not a free food and count all your carbs-even extracts have carbs and nuts & other additions up the carbs. So enjoy in moderation!

07-26-2007, 09:56 AM	#218
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	Just made the bark with coconut extract added......mmmmmmmggoooooodddd

08-01-2007, 08:23 AM	#219
magnamater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, Texas and Galveston Bay Posts: 2,561 Gallery: magnamater WOE: Maintenence Start Date: 1999, but Dec. 2002 as WOL	Has anybody tried adding PB2 or powdered PNB to this???? I think it would be a great flavor addition. . .with less fat than the reg. no sugar PNB! Looking forward to somebody doing the experimenting for me! LOLOL! Good point, at least for me, about all the additives. . .causing the stalls. . . Will be fine tuning this soon. . .for my body needs.

08-01-2007, 08:48 AM	#220
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,749 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	I haven't tried the PB powder yet but it is on the list. I did find something to make a white chocolate version that I have high hopes for. Although I posted one earlier that looked a great deal like white chocolate I was never satified with the taste. This shows great promise.

08-03-2007, 09:14 AM	#224
tryinitout Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 422 Gallery: tryinitout	just wanted to say. THANKS to all of you that came up with these reciepes. I made my first batch two nights ago(peppermint oil) and i'm in heaven its just like a yrk peppermint patty. Also i lose 3lbs since then. DOnt know if its just that, but i've be stalled for 3 weeks now bouncing around with the same 3 lbs. HOORAY for CO

08-03-2007, 10:28 AM	#225
magnamater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, Texas and Galveston Bay Posts: 2,561 Gallery: magnamater WOE: Maintenence Start Date: 1999, but Dec. 2002 as WOL	Thanks, Kevin. . .DH uses that powder in his coffee in the winter. . .but my CO and my powder are at 2 different kitchens. . . I will definitely use this. . .hoping to get 3 T. a day into my diet without breaking the bank. Will see!!!

08-03-2007, 02:18 PM	#226
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 31,501 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: Switched to Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	Kevin, those look fantastic!

08-31-2007, 06:26 AM	#228
momofallboys Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 648 Gallery: momofallboys Stats: 173/155/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 9, 2006	Those of you who add protein powder to the original Chocolate Bark recipe - how much do you add?

09-05-2007, 06:37 AM	#230
wifezilla Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 5,350 Gallery: wifezilla Stats: 250/207/190 WOE: Read em all. Doing it my way. Start Date: May 2007	Missi, I do the same darn thing whenever I try out a new recipe! LOL Last time I had a "New Recipe Binge" it was on almond meal/ricotta pancakes.

09-05-2007, 07:38 AM	#231
missis36 hater detective Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 1,441 Gallery: missis36 Stats: Holy crap/OMG/hello hot mama! WOE: Atkins/low carb Start Date: 7-20-07	hehe wife...that's funny. Well I lost a pound the day I ate the whole pan so I'm not sure what the hell that means hehe. But I did this the other night 4 T. (1/4 cup) Virgin Coconut Oil 1/2 T. Cocoa Powder 1/2 scoop chocolate whey protein 2 pkg lowcarb sweetner, such as stevia or xylitol 2 oz nuts (optional) That was yummy yummy yummy. And it tastes just like malted milk balls. Plus when I eat it I lose. I'm not sure why but who am I to complain hehe

09-08-2007, 06:25 AM	#233
momofallboys Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 648 Gallery: momofallboys Stats: 173/155/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 9, 2006	Ok - here is my recipe....I didn't like the chocolate bark - it was bitter and waxy, plus the only sweetener I had was Splenda and others already warned that Splenda is not a good sweetener by itself. I wanted something I could use for breakfast so I used protein powder and peanuts to add protein and carbs to make it more "well-rounded" - not just fats. One full scoop of protein powder was too much and I thought 2 T DaVinci's was too much - made it sickeningly sweet - especially for breakfast. Mixing in the whipping cream seemed to make it creamier and not as waxy. Momofallboy's Chocolate Stuff 3/4 scoop chocolate protein powder (I tried vanilla too, but it wasn't nearly as good) 2 T whipping cream 1 T DaVinci's SF Vanilla Syrup Mix well and then add 2 T coconut oil (melted) chopped peanuts Mix well, chill in the fridge for a while and enjoy.

09-08-2007, 11:06 AM	#234
imjoyful Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OH Posts: 227 Gallery: imjoyful Stats: 220/ ugh /170 WOE: CAD Start Date: June 2007	I'm trying to shake things up a little bit so I made this today. I used 6 T. CO, 1 1/2 T. cocoa powder, some liquid sweetener (don't have liquid splenda, I think it's more like liquid sweet and low but it says no carbs), and 1 T. peanut butter. I spooned it into my silicone mini-muffin cups and stuck it in the freezer. First taste, it's pretty good, the only thing is, it's really oily before I swallow it! I suppose that's natural since there is so much coconut oil in it (duh!) but it's good for a little chocolate taste! Thanks again! (now back to lurkerville..)

09-13-2007, 09:44 PM	#235
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,473 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	Marking my spot as I am off to the Whole Foods market tomorrow and hoping to get some CO! Thanks for the recipes all and I can't wait to give it a try!

09-14-2007, 07:23 PM	#236
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