Two seed macaroons, built around the practice of eating with the rhythm of the month.
There are four phases to the monthly cycle — follicular, ovulation, luteal and menstrual. Throughout each phase we go about caring for our bodies a little differently. We get to eat differently, exercise differently and work differently if we listen. My intention when creating new recipes is now based on which phase I am currently in and what my body is asking for.
Lemon Poppy Seed Moon Macaroon
(One for the earlier part of the month)
These zingy, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth macaroons are built on flax and sunflower seeds, with a shortbread texture thanks to the GF oats. A hint of lemon, poppy seed and vanilla awakens the senses.
Ingredients1/2 cup ground flaxseeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup GF oats 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp. poppy seeds 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean powder 1/4 tsp. salt 3 small dates (optional) 1/2 cup coconut butter, plus extra for coating 1/4 cup cashew butter 1/4 tsp. lemon oil extract 1/4 tsp. Sun Potion Pearl powder 1 tsp. Sun Potion Yin Power |
MethodIn a food processor or blender, mix together your flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, GF oats, shredded coconut and dates Blend until coarsely mixed, then sprinkle in your poppy seeds, Sun Potion powders if you have them, and then your vanilla, salt and lemon oil extract Melt your coconut butter in a small pot on the stove, or if it is sealed let the jar sit in warm water (I love to use my hands for mixing in the cashew butter and the coconut butter) Let it all come together until it forms a ball Break it into smaller round moons and place them on a pan Drip the extra coconut butter over your moons to coat them and sprinkle fresh lemon zest on top Let them harden in the fridge and enjoy |
Carob Mexican Hot Cocoa Macaroon
(One for the later part of the month)
These are everything and more when a chocolate craving arrives. Gently sweetened with dates and full of nourishing seeds — sesame and sunflower give a nutty, buttery flavour while the splash of carob coating sweetens the whole thing.
Ingredients1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup GF oats 1 tbsp. chia seeds 1/2 cup carob morsels 3 small dates (optional) 1 cup coconut butter, plus 1/2 cup for topping 1 tsp. Sun Potion Anandamide 1 tsp. Sun Potion Yin Power 1/4 tsp. salt sprinkle of pine pollen |
MethodIn a food processor or blender, mix together your sesame and sunflower seeds, GF oats, chia seeds and dates Blend until coarsely mixed, then sprinkle in your Sun Potion powders if you have them, and then your salt Melt your coconut butter in a small pot on the stove, or if it is sealed let the jar sit in warm water Let it all come together until it forms a ball Break it into smaller round moons and place them on a pan Melt your carob morsels on the stovetop with the remaining coconut butter, then coat your moons Let them harden in the fridge and enjoy |
Images by Sophie Haber
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these macaroons need baking?
No — both are blended, shaped, coated and set in the fridge.
What is the difference between the two?
The lemon poppy seed version is built on flax and pumpkin seeds and finished with coconut butter and lemon zest. The carob version uses sesame, sunflower and chia, and gets a melted carob coating.
Are they gluten free?
Yes, when made with certified gluten-free oats.
What do Yin Power and Pearl bring?
Yin Power is a Sun Potion blend traditionally used to nourish feminine energy, and Pearl is a Shen tonic long valued in beauty rituals.
For more recipes by Sophie, click here for a Super Seed Adaptogen Loaf, and click here for her New Moon Granola.
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