Cocoa Substitute for Chocolate
Stop laughing. Roasted mushroom powder, especially shiitake, gives off a deep umami flavor that tricks your brain into thinking it’s tasting dark chocolate.
Substitute For Unsweetened Chocolate With Cocoa Powder | Detroit Chinatown
I know. I know. But trust me. In a spice rub for steak or a vegan chili, that savory, almost bitter richness is a dead ringer for the cocoa note in a mole sauce.
Add a dash of cinnamon and a tiny bit of cayenne. You get a complex, soulful depth. It’s chocolate’s rugged, campfire-smelling friend.
The Lazy Genius: Hot Cocoa Mix (Dairy-Free Version)
Sometimes you just need a mug of something warm and sweet. Mix carob powder with a pinch of salt, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a tiny bit of instant chicory.
Add hot almond milk. Stir. Voilà. You have a creamy, sweet, deeply comforting drink that takes three seconds to make.
Pair it with a good book. Who needs the real thing when this is this good?