Be snack ready to attack those pesky PMS cravings when they show up at your front door...
With activated buckwheat groats, Ceylon cinnamon, maca and raw cacao powder, these Chaga crunch balls are the perfect snack during menstrual phase or whenever the stars align.
Ingredients with a function
Ceylon Cinnamon
No this is not just your regular cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon might be a little harder to find than the common Cassia cinnamon, but it is definitely worth the effort. It is milder and sweeter than Cassia and is traditionally valued in warming, nourishing recipes.
Maca powder
Known as an adaptogen traditionally used to support energy and vitality. During and before the menstrual phase our energy can feel at its lowest, so the addition of maca is a welcome one.
Pumpkin seeds
If you are seed cycling to support your menstrual cycle then the addition of pumpkin seeds is ideal. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc and minerals.
Activated Buckwheat Groats
Energy-sustaining and nutrient dense grains like buckwheat are exactly what's needed during this time of the month to keep you going.
Chaga
Chaga is a wildcrafted functional mushroom, traditionally valued for its rich content of B-vitamins, flavonoids, enzymes, minerals and phenols, and known for its naturally high antioxidant content, including melanin. It is also a source of zinc and germanium.
These crunch balls are...
Naturally sweetened, crunchy, rich, decadent, satisfying, quick, easy and delicious.
Ingredients12 medjool dates, pitted ½ cup pumpkin seeds 2 tsp. Ceylon cinnamon ¼ cup raw cacao powder ¼ cup vanilla pea protein 3 tsp. maca powder Pinch of salt ¼ cup brewed Chaga ( ¼ cup water + 2 tsp. Chaga) ½ cup activated buckwheat groats, lightly toasted |
MethodBring ¼ cup of water to boil, add 2 tsp. Chaga and let it simmer for 5 minutes (Alternatively, use a French press) While the Chaga is brewing, add all the ingredients except the buckwheat to a food processor/ blender and give it a quick blitz Slowly add the brewed Chaga little by little and blend it in between, making sure you only use as much liquid as needed to make the balls moist enough to roll into balls Scoop the mixture out into a bowl and add the buckwheat and combine Roll about one tablespoon of mixture for each ball and then roll them into the raw cacao powder Place the balls in the fridge for about an hour before enjoying Store in the fridge for up to one week |
A note from Angelique
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Chaga used in this recipe?
Two teaspoons of Sun Potion Chaga are simmered in a quarter cup of water, then the brewed Chaga binds the date and seed mixture.
Are these bites naturally sweetened?
Yes — medjool dates are the only sweetener; there is no added sugar.
How long do they keep?
Up to one week in the fridge.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
