I love the Navitas raw cacao powder, and decided to try the nibs as well. They are very bitter and not crunchy. Biting on them feels like chewing wood. I am not sure what to do with them at first, and then found out toasting them give them a crunchier texture and brings out the chocolate flavor. I would highly recommend toasting them before adding to cookies or deserts.

HarriettXing

USA

This is a wonderful brand that I have purchase many of my superfoods and other things from. This is also a great product to have for many desserts and just in general for snacking if you like that crunchy texture. If you have never had cacao nibs I will warn you now that these are slightly bitter espesially if you are not used to eating things that are not sweet like if you eat a lot of candy and artifically sweetened foods. Your taste buds will be different and will taste bitter to that person. I also recognize them as being bitter but they are also very crunchy and I like that. I also think that it can be an aquired taste so you have to get used to them but they are great pick me up for the middle of the day slump and a great alternative to chips as they have a crunch bitter sweet texture !! :) I would certainly reccomened them to anyone looking to try something new as they may like what they taste!

wweastsidelv

Warren, OH

i look forward to using this product to make me some chocolate milk year round. everyone has been saying great things about the cocoa powder. It doesn't cost a lot of money for the size of the bag. I'm going order mine from amazon. their prices is great. i want to better my self health wise and this can help me start that journey little my little. i'm going to get everyone hooked on this product and have them telling their friends, family, and co-workers about this chocolate powder. i been wanting to try this product for a very long time. this would cut down my cost for buying the box of hot chocolate. i can use this all year round. hot chocolate in the winter and chocolate milk in the summer. wish me good luck on trying try product and loving it so i can come back for more. Then i can get my brother and mother and niece hook on this of course once they try it. my brother will try any thing that taste good.

shunda21

USA

I use Navitas Cacao nibs and the powder. The nibs are best in cookies or other baked items. I appreciate the high quality of Navitas. The fact that cacao is a an antioxidant means a lot to me, since I am seeking for products that help my body to inhibits the oxidation of other molecules." Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions" which can cause cancer cells to grow. (see Wikipedia). I use cacao in my smoothies, and low carb chocolate cake. I use almond flour instead of white flour. I started my healthy eating lifestyle little by little. I attended classes and have read books to learn what foods help my body and which foods deter my body from its primary functions. I recommend Navitas cacao nibs as a part of enjoying the source of chocolate and a part of eating foods that helps bodies fight cancer.

gmt1155

USA

While I really want to give this product a very good five rating, I only gave it a four good rating because of the price. Naturally, all natural products are going to be more expensive because they aren't adding fillers or artificial cheap ingredients to the product to boost their profit margin while knocking out the competition. So yes they are expensive, but they are worth it. I would definitely recommend this product, and yes I do buy it rather frequently. If you are trying to take this everyday as a health "supplement", I'd say go for a different brand or product, but if you are trying to use this to replace your "cravings" for chocolate, I'd say go for it. I used to buy Godiva every now and then to splurge when I had a craving but now I opt for these. I also make my own at home lotion bars and will throw these in the bottom of the molds for a pretty texture and appearance.

Gabreally22

USA

I've heard a lot of great things about cacao in the media. It's been deemed, among many, a "super food" that will energize you and supposedly tastes pretty good. This cacao nibs are pretty tasty, but they aren't worth the high price. Not to mention, my body didn't react well to eating anything more than one servings worth at a time. I wouldn't recommend these unless you have extra money to spend and want something with chocolate but is also healthy.

kfek33

USA

I'm a believer in the natural foods healing powers. I haven't actually experienced and life changing experiences with this but I know it has not hurt my diet. I use it in smoothies and often just take a spoonful on my way out the door to run. I can say that it keeps me from getting really hungry mid run (I know that seems strange, but it happens to me around mile two every time) and it keeps me from feeling dehydrated after a run. There is no flavor to these little guys at all...I also often sprinkle it on my salad!

jessicajaeger78

Nederland, TX