Immune Boosting Cacao Hemp Slice
With all that is currently unfolding around us due to the COVID-19 pandemic right now, I thought I would share some goodness with you. Not only will this slice deeply nourish your soul, but it will also help to serve your nervous and immune system too. Keep reading to find out more about the goodness hidden with slice, where I can proudly say I think its the BEST thing I have created to date, yes seriously!!!
Cacao
Cacao not only tastes incredible, but it is also a host of a long list of health benefits especially in relation to detoxification. Thanks to the high content of antioxidants found within cacao, this ‘superfood’ helps to fight against chronic diseases, including cancer. Cacao also contains those precious happy brain chemicals a.k.a serotonin, where it also has the ability to boost serotonin to increase feelings of happiness and our ability to cope with stress. In Chinese Medicine our liver is known to hold anger, so by boosting our intake of serotonin rich foods like cacao we can help to release feelings of anger and show our liver a little more love.
Hemp Seeds
An abundant source of Gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA) that is a necessary building block for some prostaglandins (hormone-like chemicals in the body that help smooth muscles, control inflammation and body temperature). Hemp seeds are a natural appetite suppressant, a rich source of soluble fibre that help to feed probiotics in the gut to reboot the immune system and regulate bowel movements.
Masons Mushrooms
A super-blend of nourishing medicinal mushrooms hand-picked to support immunity, gut health, hormonal function and the nervous system. Revered in ancient herbal traditions, these potent adaptogenic herbs boost vitality and encourage longevity. Purchase here
Maple Syrup
This glorious gift from nature contains 24 different Antioxidants, low GI when compared to other sweeteners to help prevent insulin resistance, helps to fight inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. as Maple syrup helps to reduce oxidative stress, protect against cancer preventing DNA damage and cell mutation. This glorious food also helps to boost the health of your as well as, providing a great alternative to sugar for those who suffer from digestive disturbances such as IBS and leaky gut. Maple syrup delivers a rich source of zinc, manganese and potassium to assist immune function, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
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Base
3/4 cup almonds
1 cup organic coconut flakes, toasted
8 pitted medjool dates
1/4 cup organic unrefined coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp organic ground ginger
Filling
1 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for at least 20 minutes
1/2 cup organic coconut cream
1/2 cup organic unrefined coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup hulled tahini
1 heaped tbsp Super Feast Masons Mushrooms
1/2 tsp sea salt
Topping
1/3 cup organic cacao powder
1/4 cup organic unrefined coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup hulled tahini
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup organic hemp seeds, to sprinkle on top
Sea salt flakes, to sprinkle on top (I love Maldon, can be found in the supermarket)
Create
1. Begin by lining a 20cm X 20cm baking tray with baking paper and place to the side.
2. To make the base, place the almonds, toasted coconut, dates, coconut oil, and ground ginger into a food processor and process for approximately 2 minutes or until the mixture is fine and crumbly.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin and place into the freezer.
4. To make the delicious caramel filling, place the dates, coconut cream, tahini, masons mushrooms, coconut oil, and sea salt into the food processor and process for 4 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
5. Once combined, carefully pour the filling over the base and place the tray back into the freezer to allow it to set.
6. To make the chocolate topping, place the cacao powder, coconut oil, tahini, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Use a wooden spoon to combine the ingredients, continually stirring until they have all melted together to transform in a nourishing chocolate.
7. Once melted, take your baking tray back out of the freezer and carefully pour your chocolate topping over the top. Place the baking tray back into the freezer and allow at least 1 hour to set.
8. Once the slice is nice and firm, begin to cut it into 12 even squares to serve. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month (if you don’t eat it all beforehand).