⭐ Dark Cocoa Nibs (Best Fat-Free Option)
1 tablespoon cocoa nibs ground finely per 1 ounce dark chocolate Quick tip: Adds intense chocolate flavor and slight crunch; best ground finely to avoid gritty texture.
Cocoa nibs are crushed cocoa beans that retain natural chocolate flavor and fat. When ground finely, they can impart a strong chocolate taste and some fat content to the custard.
To use successfully, grind nibs to a powder-like consistency to prevent gritty mouthfeel. They do not melt like chocolate, so texture will differ.
The French toast will have a more rustic texture and less smoothness but a pronounced chocolate flavor with subtle bitterness.