Dark chocolate ice cream delivers just the right amount of sweetness, it’s the perfect treat for chocolate lovers who enjoy a bittersweet twist.

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

While my sweet tooth has mellowed quite a bit over the past few years, I still enjoy a piece or two of dark chocolate most days – just a bite or two goes a long way to satisfy a chocolate craving.

Dark chocolate can be a bit of an acquired taste, depending on just how dark the chocolate happens to be. And two of my kids gravitate to milk chocolate over dark. (Where did I go wrong??) They’d never reach for super dark or bittersweet chocolate on their own.

That said, I’m thrilled to tell you that this dark chocolate ice cream received rave reviews from everyone in the family. The sweet cream balances the dark chocolates excellently.

Dark Chocolate Desserts

Dark chocolate has long been my preference for baking. These Dark Chocolate Toffee Cookies are crispy, chewy cookies with a deep chocolate flavor, toffee crunch, and gooey chips.

Dark chocolate brownies are a dessert I make at least once a month – scoop some of this ice cream over them for a sundae that might make you swoon. Classic blondies are made even better with generous handfuls of chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.

The combination of cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate chips in this ice cream creates a deeply rich chocolate flavor. The result is quite possibly the richest chocolate ice cream I have ever made.

As the percentage of cacao increases, the chocolate becomes darker and more bitter. If you’re a die-hard fan of dark chocolate, opt for chocolate with a higher cacao percentage. In my experience making ice cream, I’ve discovered that the sweet spot for dark chocolate is usually around 60% cacao.

This strikes the desired balance between sweetness and bitterness, without veering anywhere near the overwhelming sweetness of milk chocolate. However, if you desire an even more intense and robust chocolate flavor, go for 85% cacao.

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Hi friends! I’ve got a new podcast episode up for you and it’s a BEEFY one 🙂 Today we’re chatting parasites with Allyssa LaScala. I feel like this is a huge topic, and I’ve learned that sometimes it can be a little controversial or something people here in the US don’t really discuss. So I was like, “Let’s go there” and invited someone who has taught me a lot about parasites and she’s sharing her knowledge on the podcast today.

I’ve followed Allyssa aka Biohacking Bombshell forever, and her Instagram is packed with helpful tips and info. Definitely check out her page!

Here’s what we’re talking about today:

– PARASITES! Why should we be curious/concerned about parasites?

– Types of parasites and how they may present themselves in the body

– Parasite cleanses – should you test first?

– Opening detox pathways

– What does a typical day look like for Allyssa as far as wellness habits go?

and so.much.more.

Check out the full episode here and you can always listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play. Subscribe and please leave a rating if you enjoy the pod!

Here’s more about Allyssa and her background:

Allyssa LaScala is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Chronic Illness advocate with a passion for Root Cause medicine. Although she values her degree in the Exercise and Sports Science field, it was actually her own battle with health challenges with Lyme Disease, mold toxicity, parasites, Breast Implant Illness, and more that ignited her deep passion for learning how to identify and address the TRUE root causes to chronic health issues. She officially established Biohacking Bombshell Virtual Clinic in 2016 and has offered everything from customized programming and one-on-one coaching, to group coaching, masterclasses, and e-books, helping over 8,000 people learn how to identify and address their own root causes!

Connect with Allyssa on Instagram and check out her 3-day drainage clinic here.

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A sweet steaming bowl of strawberries and cream oatmeal is quite possibly the epitome of breakfast comfort food.

Strawberry Oatmeal

Oatmeal filled with fresh strawberries is something I will very happily dive into year-round. Not too sure about a warm bowl of oats for a summer morning? Stir in fresh fruit and add a splash of cream, a dollop of yogurt, or a bit of milk, and you’ll be an instant fan.

Strawberries and cream is a classic pairing that will never go out of fashion and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy it. When you take those two things and add them to a creamy bowl of oatmeal, you have a winning way to start the day.

Do you remember the Quaker Oats commercials from the ’80s? Okay, I am dating myself here a bit. But I always think of it when making oatmeal for my boys because the tagline was “It’s the right thing to do.”

There is something about making a simple, filling homemade breakfast for my crew when life is crazy and busy. Knowing they are starting the day with full bellies makes my heart happy.

Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal

While quick oats or rolled oats will both work fine for most oatmeal recipes, rolled oats (a.k.a. old-fashioned oats) are my preference when making this strawberry oatmeal.

(Truth be told, old-fashioned oats are the only choice for me. I keep quick oats on hand only for a few specific cookie recipes that work best with the smaller oats.)

The texture is a bit chewier with a nuttier flavor, perfect for topping with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of syrup or sprinkling of brown sugar.

Side note here – as I was editing the