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  • Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Hot Cocoa Bombs

    Decadent Hot Chocolate Bombs

    If you use TikTok a lot, you will surely recognize this new trend! This innovative platform revolutionized social medias and the entertainment industry. Indeed, it offers a wide range of content in the form of short videos. In the past few weeks, hot cocoa bombs have become viral on the Web. These chocolate spheres, or hot cocoa bombs, are filled with hot chocolate mix and mini marshmallows. You can certainly imagine how cute it is, but also just how delicious! It’s a fun way to drink hot cocoa!

    Plus, it’s possible to make many different flavours. For example, you could try it with powdered peanut butter, cinamon, or a chai spices mix! Add toffee bits or salted caramel pieces too! Remember to use cow’s milk or plant-based milk for a more nutritious hot chocolate. Otherwise, a mix of coffee and hot milk can also be delicious.

    These hot cocoa bombs make excellent gifts for you family or friends to enjoy on a cold day. It’s a thoughtful idea that is sure to please them, especially in the current pandemic situation. Our hot cocoa bomb recipe is pretty classic, but don’t forget that you can personalize it to your or your loved ones’ likings.

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    Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition
    By:
    Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition
    Preparation 20 min
    Cooking 5 min
    4 servings
    Piece of cake (easy)

  • Ingredients

      Hot cocoa bombs

      • Filling ideas

    Preparation

    Passer en mode cuisine

    How to make your own hot chocolate mix

    Instead of a shop-bought hot chocolate mix, you can also use cocoa powder and sugar. Use 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of cocoa and 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of sugar for each hot cocoa bomb.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories
    226 Kcal
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    Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
  • Lipids
    13.7 g
    21 % DV
    Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
  • Saturated fats
    8.1 g
    41 % DV
    Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
  • Cholesterol
    0 mg
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    Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.
  • Sodium
    36 mg
    2 % DV
    In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
  • Carbohydrates
    31 g
    10 % DV
    Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
  • Fibers
    3 g
    12 % DV
    Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
  • Proteins
    0.5 g
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    Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!
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