I have never liked chocolate bars. Chocolate flavored things like ice cream, coffees, and cakes yes. But chocolate bars- no. There is a certain consistency about them that makes me feel icky (there is no better word to describe it). Thick chocolate milk does the same thing. Last year I got really into raw cacao nuts (cocoa beans), and began eating them often in sweet and savory recipes (as they are bitter and can go either way). Raw chocolate is a superfood and I really feel great when I eat it. For one thing, it is a natural mood lifter, and makes me feel really happy and energized. The best thing you can do in the morning is eat a couple of cacao nuts before you go out and face the world- especially here in New York.
I recently discovered the Fearless raw organic chocolate bars, and have fallen in love. I bought the 72% Midnight bar, which is very dark. It is made at a temperature under 118 degrees, which preserves all of the anti-oxidants and other healthy enzymes and nutrients. Even better, is that it is MUCH lower in fat, calories, and SUGAR (my point of focus these days) than other chocolate bars. I just love the fact that now I can enjoy a small square of chocolate and relish in the taste of the actual cocoa, and not everything else that is added in. What I love about it is that one small square is so rich and potent, that it is enough to satisfy the chocolate craving. I never thought I would see a raw chocolate bar- but here it is and better than I could have ever imagined! One last thing- it comes with a little bite taken out of it. It freaked me out the first time, until I realized that it was carved and not actual teeth marks!