Acid-Kicking “Nutella"

Nutella is easy to love, but it certainly does NOT love you back. It’s smothered in toxic SUGAR, dairy, and palm oil (more harmful than cigarettes!)—the perfect storm for weight gain, cravings, and gut issues. 

If you've struggled with sugar, as I have, your gut faces years of dysbiosis, leaky gut, inflammation, and harmful bacteria. This can lead to health issues, including anxiety, depression, skin problems, thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, brain fog, weight gain, and more…AHH!

BUT! You do NOT have to deprive yourself of sweet treats; just make healthier switches, like my homemade coconut chocolate spread. My version is just as decadent and is loaded with healthy fats for growing kid and adult brains.

Ingredients: (16 servings of 2 tablespoons)

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 cups whole raw hazelnuts
• 6 tablespoons raw cacao powder
• 1⁄2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (I recommend Native Forest brand)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 drops of liquid stevia, or to taste
• Pinch of sea salt (Celtic Grey, Himalayan pink, or Redmond Real Salt)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a bowl, use 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil to roll and cover the hazelnuts thoroughly with the oil. Transfer the hazelnuts to a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes. You want the nuts to be dark brown, but be careful not to burn them.
2. Remove from the oven, and when cool enough to handle, dampen some paper towels and rub off the somewhat bitter skins.
3. An alternative way to remove the skins is to put the hazelnuts in a mason jar, add the lid, and shake—the papery skins will fall right off.
4. Place the skinless nuts and the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil in a food processor or a high-powered blender. Grind until a smooth nut butter consistency is reached, usually 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cacao, coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia, and sea salt to the mixture and blend for another minute or until all the ingredients are combined and smooth.
5. Transfer to a mason jar and store in the fridge for several weeks.

Chocolate and wine—is there really a more heavenly combo?! Indulging every now and again is totally fine.

Life is all about balance—and choosing better options like adding Acid-Kicking Alcohol Alkalizer. 

It totally neutralizes the acid in any alcoholic beverage. No more acid reflux, hangovers, bloating, and indigestion. Cheers to that!