Fit Tuber: Healthy Chocolate Tips and DIY Chocolate Recipe

Introduction

• Most Indian chocolates contain more sugar than cocoa.
• Objective: Share 5 healthy chocolate options in India and a DIY chocolate recipe.

Types of Commercial Chocolates in India

1. Thick center type (Example: 5 Star, Bar One, Snickers)
2. Wafer type (Example: Munch, Perk, Kit Kat)
3. Bar type (Example: Dairy Milk, Milk Bar)

• Generally, these chocolates are more similar to sugary candies rather than real chocolate.

Characteristics of Real Chocolate

• Made with higher cocoa content
• Avoid bitter high-cocoa dark chocolates
• Real chocolate can be delicious and healthy

Healthy Chocolate Tips

1. The Whole Truth Chocolates

• Varieties: Almond Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge Bars, Dark Chocolates
• Ingredients:
  • Almond Chocolate: 31% cocoa, 25% almonds, 24% date powder, 20% whole milk powder
  • Fudge Bars: 44% peanuts
  • Dark Chocolates: varying ratios of cocoa and date powder
• Sweetener: date powder
• Availability: Blinkit, Big Bazaar
• Price: Rs 75 for a bar, Rs 60 for fudge bars
• Comparison: Higher cocoa and better ingredients compared to commercial brands

2. Sainth Foods Dark Chocolate

• Ingredients: Sweetened with jaggery, includes Ayurvedic herbs (Shatavari, Shankhpushpi, Brahmi)
• Price: 50 grams Rs 105
• Negative: Contains emulsifiers
• Comparison: A healthier alternative to commercial dark chocolates

3. Aadvik Foods Chocolates

• Varieties: Camel Milk Chocolate, Goat Milk Chocolate
• Ingredients: Organic cocoa beans, unrefined organic raw sugar, milk solids
• Benefits: Ayurvedic properties (e.g., boosts libido, height increase)
• Price: Rs 225 per bar

4. Anuttama's Chocolate

• Ingredients: Cocoa, A2 milk, Khandasari sugar
• Sugar Content: 20 grams of unrefined sugar per 100 grams (less than Dairy Milk)
• Price: Rs 195

5. Darkin

• Type: 56% Dark Chocolate
• Ingredients: Naturally grown cocoa, organic unrefined cane sugar, Sanikataa River salt
• Comparison: Better than Amul's dark chocolate and Cadbury's Bournville
• Price: Rs 265

DIY Homemade Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients

• Natural cocoa powder
• Coconut oil
• Milk powder
• Crushed nuts
• Desi Khand (unrefined sugar)

Method

1. Use a double boiler method.
2. Add coconut oil, milk powder, cocoa powder, and desi khand one by one in a bowl.
3. Whisk for 10 seconds to get a pouring consistency.
4. Pour into a mold and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
5. Add crushed nuts for extra texture.

• Cost: approximately Rs 60

Summary

• Common chocolates are cheap because they contain inferior ingredients like invert syrup.
• Healthy chocolates are made with expensive cocoa.
• Homemade chocolate is an affordable, healthier alternative.
• Choose chocolates with real cocoa and natural sweeteners for better health.

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Conclusion

• Try healthy chocolates and DIY recipes.
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• Thank you for watching.