⭐ Cocoa Nibs (Best Fat-Free Option)
1:1 by weight (e.g., 100g dark chocolate = 100g cocoa nibs) Quick tip: Adds crunch and intense chocolate flavor but lacks melting properties, resulting in a different texture.
Cocoa nibs are roasted cocoa bean fragments that provide a strong chocolate flavor with a crunchy texture. They do not melt like chocolate, so they won't create pockets of melted chocolate in the scone.
When using nibs, expect a more textural contrast and a less creamy mouthfeel. They are best folded in gently to maintain their crunch.
The final scone will have a more rustic texture and intense, slightly bitter chocolate notes, differing from the smoothness of melted dark chocolate chunks.