Cacao Nibs
Cacao trees bear football-shaped fruit pods filled with large seeds (called beans) that are processed to make chocolate. By smashing these seeds into bits, you end up with crunchy cacao nibs. The nibs' nutritional perks include stellar amounts of fiber, antioxidants and magnesium. A recent Journal of Physiology study suggests that antioxidants in cacao may help bolster exercise endurance.Cacao Nib Fruit Salad
Serves 4
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp. lime zest
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple, diced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1/3 cup unsalted almonds, sliced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
Place honey, lime juice and 2 Tbsp. water in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until honey has dissolved into liquid. Stir in lime zest and let cool. Place strawberries, pineapple, blueberries and banana in a large bowl. Add cacao nibs and honey syrup and toss to coat. Serve garnished with almonds and mint.
