Chocolate or Vanilla?
The subject of today’s post is once again chocolate. You didn’t think I’d ignore it two days in a row, did you?
Above, on top of my Voluminous Ice Cream.
The sauce is actually not my recipe; it’s Barleans Essential Woman chocolate-raspberry swirl. I discovered this healthy chocolate sauce while shopping at my local health food store. Don’t ask me why, but they were giving out free samples. Yes, on a spoon. Weird, right?
Or maybe not so weird… I certainly never would’ve bought it on my own. But as soon as I read it was vegan, I was all over those free samples.
Barleans Essential Woman Chocolate-Raspberry Swirl
Oh my chocolate cream pie, this stuff is good. And—bonus—it’s rich in Omega-3s, 6s and 9s! I’m a big believer in only eating foods that taste good, regardless of their health benefits. If it doesn’t taste good, I’m not eating it. (So keep that wheatgrass away from me, thanks.)
This healthy chocolate syrup, while packing a nutritional punch, manages to taste like real chocolate syrup. It’s also sugar free. (Side note: The info on their website is outdated; this sauce is, in fact, vegan.)
Question of the Day:
Chocolate or Vanilla?
You know where my loyalties lie! Just in case, here’s a clue.
Oooo! That’s a toughie! Can I have both please?!??
You could be their spokesmodel. You’re so gorgeous! 🙂
And I think you convinced me to buy some!
I actually have never been the biggest fan of many fruit + chocolate combos. I tend to find the natural tart-sweetness of fruit clashes with the natural bitterness of chocolate. Of course, that’s not the case with bananas, and I will admit I tend to like many combos more when I actually TASTE them than I think I will when I’m considering them.
Anywho, I completely get you on liking it when people challenge your point of view. My sister and I would often debate topics with each other with great vigor. So much so that our parents or our friends would try to “break up the fight.” The minute they started trying to “defuse” us, we’d look at them like they were off their rockers and say, “We’re not *fighting*, we’re *debating*.” There was never any malice in it X3.
And my vote…. uh… man that’s a hard choice. I love chocolate, but I also love vanilla’s versatility. For example, I always buy vanilla flavored protein powder because then I can use in everything, and if I want chocolate I only need to add cocoa powder =D. So I guess I’m on the fence! Hahah.
That sounds just like my mom! She’s always uncomfortable when I get into debates with people (especially political debates!). But some of those debates have completely changed my views on things!
Beautiful photoes!
For me, nothing beats chocolate! I love vanilla, but Chocolate and I have a really special relationship- and nothing can tear us apart!!
Ha! Me too! Vanilla and I are friends, but chocolate is my boyfriend 😉
I definitely want to try making my own ice cream this summer..and better with that sauce, too! Between chocolate and vanilla, I honestly like the swirl haha. That way you don’t have to choose!
Ooh I like your thinking 🙂
Ummm, strawberry…or well any fruit.
Nah, probably vanilla.
O, I forgot to tell you. I got some amazing chocolate in Guatemala. It is 100%, and then a 78%. One more than is 100% but has like added cinnamon and something else to put in hot water/milk as a drink. Soooo good.
I used to like vanilla everything, but strangely, I started loving chocolate so much more after I gave up sugar!!! Weird, huh? Yet, I LOVE it dark, bitter, and unsweetened!
Chocolate or Vanilla?
That is so hard
Vanilla lattes, vanilla frosting on choc cake, vanilla extract infused anything
Chocolate brownies, chocolate chips in cookies, chocolate just to eat
They both have their place. I cannot choose. B/c the *right* vanilla thing can be just as good as chocolate 🙂
Mmm vanilla lattes. So good!
I’m with you girlfriend! Gotta go with the chocolate 🙂
Chocolate – forever and always.