I’m all about encouraging and educating others to enjoy nourishing foods — but it’s not all about the body, there’s the whole mind element. Our thoughts. Our beliefs. And these influence our quality of life. Profoundly. So I like to create recipes that speak to both the body and the mind. And I like them to be delicious.
For this particular recipe, I wanted to include some adaptogens that I associate with a settled, engaged mind. Why? Because an engaged mind more easily enables us to be an outside observer of our thoughts. And from that outside observation, we can more easily choose which thoughts to accept and which ones to reject. (Hint: accept all the ones rooted in your worth, love and value. And vehemently reject all the ones that label you as incapable, unlovable, unworthy and invaluable.)
It’s all about the mind-body connection! Auto-pilot turned off. Activation and growth turned on.
Naturally, I gravitated towards Lion's Mane, He Shou Wu, and Mucuna. Whenever I feel myself scattered or stuck, my go-to is Lion’s Mane (though Reishi would be wonderful too!). When I want something that feels like a small pleasure, I reach for my Mucuna jar. And He Shou Wu is just another beautiful supportive herb. They taste delicious together, especially with cacao. I got the idea for the recipe from Camille Julia at Becoming Fully Human. Best enjoyed with a side of tea and nourishing thoughts.
Chocolate Mint Truffles
Ingredients1 small avocado 1 large roasted sweet potato* 3 drops peppermint essential oil 1/3 cup Sun Potion Raw Cacao pinch of good mineral salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. Sun Potion Lion’s Mane (could use Reishi) 1 tsp. Sun Potion He Shou Wu 1 tsp. Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens 1/4 cup coconut butter 1/4 cup grass-fed collagen sweetener to taste: about 1 tbsp. raw honey OR 2 tbsp. monk fruit sweetener bee pollen for topping (optional) |
Method*Cut the sweet potato into wedges and roast at 400°F until it’s oozing its natural sugars (about 30-40 minutes) Add everything to a food processor and mix until combined Pour the mixed batter into a bowl and refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes (to stiffen a bit) (~Perfect time for a cup of tea~) Take the batter out of the fridge and roll into balls Roll the balls in bee pollen |
Another Option...Alternatively, you can press the batter into a square pan and cover it with vanilla frosting For the frosting, I usually use: 6 tbsp. unsweetened coconut creamer (or plain coconut powder) 1/2 cup favorite milk (I used vanilla almond milk) 1-2 tsp. monk fruit sweetener 2 tbsp. coconut flour Optional:add Sun Potion Tocos Mix altogether in a bowl Mash with a fork to get the clumps out Spread on top of the batter Store in the refrigerator or freezer to set |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really taste the avocado and sweet potato?
No — the roasted sweet potato reads as sweetness and the avocado as richness. The cacao and mint carry the flavour.
Can I make these without collagen?
Yes. The collagen adds body, but the truffles will still roll without it — chill the batter a little longer before shaping.
Which mushroom should I use?
Lion's Mane as written, though Reishi works beautifully and brings more bitterness, which suits dark chocolate.
How long do they keep?
About five days in the fridge, or several weeks frozen. They are very good straight from the freezer.
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