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The state of ethical cocoa certification seems like kind of a mess, so I'm trying to figure out what else I can mix in my morning soy or whey protein powder hot drink to make it tasty, without having to worry that child slaves were beaten just so I could jumpstart my daily protein uptake without making a face. (Sweetness isn't important either, I've been using plain unsweetened cocoa powder.)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

Reishi mushroom powder is surprisingly chocolatey.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

There is no substitute for pure cocoa, unfortunately. The best you can do is buy from Fair Trade sellers, but they only certify the cooperative groups they trade with, and not the actual farms afaik.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Peanut butter powder?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Instant coffee
Malt extract
Peanut four
Cinnamon

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

There is no substitute for chocolate. I'd make a protein shake and blend in some fruit. Bananas and frozen berries are great.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Nobody likes carob. Anyone who says it's good is lying or deluded. It's most definitely not a replacement for chocolate.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I wouldn't say it is a perfect replacement, but I have eaten a few carob flavored cookies for dogs and it was close enough to chocolate for me to suggest it.