Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Edible Goodness

Edibles to Energize & Feed the Sweet Tooth


~Breakfast Energy Booster~



1Tbs Spirulina Powder



1Tbs Lucuma Powder



1tsp Reishi Mushroom Powder



1 1/2 Frozen Bananas



1/2tsp Vanilla Bean Powder



*Blend Until Creamy & Enjoy!



Benefits:



Spirulina- High in Chlorophyll, 18 amino acids including all 8 essential amino acids, lots of vitamins and minerals, GLA & “Spirulina contains the highest concentration of protein (by weight) of any food known, between 65 and 71 percent protein, depending upon the variety.”



—David Wolfe



Lucuma- (Peruvian Fruit) B3, iron, 14 trace minerals, mild maple flavor, Sweetener



Reishi- Strong Adaptogen, Boosts Energy, Boosts Immune System



Banana- Tryptophan Improves Mood, High in Iron, High Fiber, Nourishes Probiotics already present in the body, Natural Whole-Food Sweetener, Energy Boosting



~Coo-Coo for Cacao Bars~
1 1/2cu Soaked & Peeled Almonds



1/2tsp Vanilla Bean Powder



1Tbs Mesquite Powder



1Tbs Lucuma Powder



5Tbs Melted Cacao Paste



{Cacao Powder or Carob Powder would also work}



Pinch of Sea Salt



4 Soaked Medjool Dates



1/4cu Coconut Flakes



1Tbs Cacao Nibs



*Process Together until dough like, spread into a dish & freeze until ready to serve!



Optional Topping: Goji Berries



*Soaked Almonds; approx 12 hours, hand peel


EAT & ENJOY














This is the link that inspired the Cacao Bar Recipe, they are similar, but I didn't have all the ingredients so they differ a little:
http://www.rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/cacao-chip-coconut-bars.html