Endangered Species Bat, Intense Dark Chocolate (72%) with Cacao Nibs, 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
As a woman, I felt it absolutely necessary to share the greatest chocolate to ever pass my lips. Before you start picking up stones, this chocolate has some serious health value for you. So in moderation, it is not only DELICIOUS but it is also good for you.
Cacao Nibs Make It Tasty and Healthy
Recently, John Gray (Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus) released a new book. In this book he discussed hormones and how they effect men and women. In the book he talks about cacao nibs!
Cacao Nibs reduce stress levels thus reducing cortisol in the body. Since cortisol contributes to weight gain, anything you can do to reduce this hormone can help, if you do it in moderation.
My Hawaiian Discovery
When I was living in Hawaii, I was going through breast cancer. My neighbor (a health food nut) brought me this candy bar. It was dark chocolate with cacao nibs. At the time, I had no idea what they were. I did accept them and thanked my neighbor.
It was a while before I tried one because I do not like dark chocolate. However, this bar was different. The cacao nibs gave it a crunch that cut through the bitterness. I fell in love with the bar.
Of course, I did not eat the whole bar at once. I would eat a square or two when I was feeling down. I must say, it did make me feel better.
Alas, I left and have no idea what that bar was called until now
Endangered Species Bat, Intense Dark Chocolate (72%) with Cacao Nibs, 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
I am going to be honest. I am no 100% certain this is the correct bar. However, it sure does look like what I had in Hawaii and I always thought it had a weird wrapper. I am ordering the bar, so I will let you know if it is the same one.
I do recommend everyone trying to find a dark chocolate bark with cacao nibs and tell me which ones your favorites are.
Nutrition Information for the Endangered Species Bat, Intense Dark Chocolate (72%) with Cacao Nibs
| Serving size: 1/2 bar (43g) | ||
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Calories | 210 | |
| Calories from Fat | 160 | |
| Calories from Saturated Fat | ||
| Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 18g (28%) | |
| Saturated Fat | 11g (55%) | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | ||
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%) | |
| Sodium | 0mg (0%) | |
| Potassium | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 21g (7%) | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5g (20%) | |
| Soluble Fiber | ||
| Insoluble Fiber | ||
| Sugars | 12g | |
| Sugar Alcohol | ||
| Other Carbohydrate | ||
| Protein | 3g | |
| Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value* | ||
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Percent of vitamin A present as beta-carotene | ||
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2% | |
| Iron | 10% | |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs. | ||
For My Weight Watchers Friends
Half Endangered Species Bat, Intense Dark Chocolate (72%) with Cacao Nibs is 5 points.
The entire bar is 10 points