Dark Chocolate infused with Eucommia layered with a sweet and salty almond butter caramel. With this recipe you'll get your daily dose of chocolate and tonic herbs in one. Enjoy these with your morning coffee, as an after-dinner treat, or any time the stars align.
Herbal Nut Butter Chocolate Cups
IngredientsChocolate60 grams cacao paste (ceremonial cacao) 4 tbsp. raw cacao 2 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey 2 tbsp. coconut oil ½ tsp. Sun Potion Eucommia Pinch of sea salt Filling4 tbsp. almond butter or any nut butter of your choice 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp. Sun Potion Prash 1 tbsp. Bio-Active Honey ¼ tsp. vanilla bean powder ⅛ tsp. sea salt Tools10 small chocolate molds/cupcake tins |
MethodChocolateGently melt cacao paste and coconut oil by placing the ingredients in a glass bowl. Place the bowl in another, larger bowl filled about ⅓ with hot water. Stir every now and then until the cacao and coconut oil is completely melted. Stir in cacao powder, maple syrup/honey, Eucommia and salt. Add about 1 tbsp. of chocolate to the molds/cups. Place them in the fridge or freezer until solid. Nut butter fillingStart with room temperature ingredients. Stir nut butter, melted coconut oil, Prash, honey, vanilla and salt together in a bowl. Add a little more sweetener and/or salt to taste if desired. Add 1 large teaspoon of the nut butter mixture to the molds/tins. Finish with another layer of chocolate (1-2 tbsp.) to cover the filling. Place the chocolates back into the fridge or freezer for at least 1 hour. Pop the chocolates out of their tins and dust with raw cacao before serving. In-joy! |
More from Sun Potion on Eucommia Bark...
Eucommia, also known as du Zhong, comes from a rubber tree native to China. Used traditionally for centuries, Eucommia bark is a source of bioavailable latex and is traditionally used to support the kidneys, joints, connective tissues and lower body, including the knees and back.
According to tradition, Eucommia is often connected to kidney and liver health, and is traditionally valued for supporting strong bones, muscles and whole-body flexibility.
Our Eucommia powdered extract is a favorite of those who are highly active and want to support comfortable joints, muscles and connective tissues as part of a daily ritual.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eucommia?
Eucommia (du zhong) is the bark of a tree native to China, used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditionally valued for supporting the joints, connective tissues and lower body.
What does Prash add to the filling?
Prash is a jam-like Ayurvedic tonic that brings a warm, spiced depth to the almond butter caramel.
How should I store these?
Keep them in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container — they hold their shape best chilled.
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