A Bite of...Ebenezer Wholistic Foods
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In all honesty I had no idea that I would love Ebenezer Wholistic Foods this much. Admittedly, because they are a RAW and VEGAN brand. I didn't know what to expect when I first tried my first bite of the little desserts (the picture above is actually my second bite. I was too lost in my amazement to remember to take a picture after my first bite.)
The experience is hard to describe, but I can tell you that despite the lack of milk products and actual chocolate in the mix, the taste is unmistakably chocolate-y. If you're new to vegan and raw diets, you may be skeptical about the idea that a milk-less, cocoa butter-less food can taste like chocolate, and to a certain extent your skepticism is correct. It doesn't taste exactly like chocolate, to me, the taste is somewhere in between a fruity dark chocolate and a tootsie roll. Make of it what you will. It's tasty, regardless.
The desserts use a base of dates which is the reason for the fruity tones. Dates are fruits from the date palm tree which are heat dried which causes them to have a syrupy, caramelized flavor.
They also add carob powder into the mix along with cocoa. Carob comes from a pod just like cocoa does and tastes similar, but instead of the beans, it's the pulp that is used. Carob does not have the caffeine that cocoa has and also has higher fiber and calcium contents, however carob does not have the same texture or level of flavor as cocoa and so must be used in conjunction or in higher amounts than cocoa.
The Goji Berry Original Chocolate allows the more fruity tones of cocoa to come through, it is probably my favorite product out of all of them
The Chocolate Bliss Bar is a crowd favorite, those who have tried it always want just a little bit more. It's chock full of seeds and nuts and reminds me of a Lara Bar masquerading as a Chocolate Brownie Clif Bar. I ain't mad about it.
I highly recommend trying Ebenezer Foods, especially if you are in the Lancaster, PA area. You can find them in Central Market and Prince Street Cafe. If you aren't in the area, they have a Facebook Page and will soon be accepting orders online!
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