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Danny Kim
Cacao nibs are unprocessed bits of the cacao pod. They are intensely flavored, not at all sweet, and give a wonderful depth and crunch to meals. Try blending them into smoothies, or use them to top a long-braised stew.
Recipe information
Yield
2 Servings
Ingredients
1½
cups Big Batch of Steel-Cut Oats (click here for recipe)
2
tablespoons cacao nibs
6
dried Turkish figs, 4 chopped, 2 sliced
Almond milk, to taste
Preparation
Combine cooked oats and ¼ cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in cacao nibs and chopped figs and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until oats are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Thin to desired consistency with almond milk, and serve topped with sliced figs.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 280 Fat (g) 4 Saturated Fat (g) 1 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 58 Dietary Fiber (g) 9 Total Sugars (g) 12 Protein (g)10 Sodium (mg) 58