Strawberry Rose Cheesecake Breakfast Brownies (paleo/vegan)
With some hidden veggies, functional mushrooms and adaptogens, and a good dose of hemp-derived protein, these paleo and vegan Strawberry Rose Cheesecake Breakfast Brownies certainly qualify as a nourishing way to start your day.
Love-inspired ingredients used:
Pine Pollen: A nutrient-dense tonic herb, traditionally valued as a nourishing daily ally.
Cacao: Love for your overall sense of well-being. (You can use carob too, if cacao does not suit you.) Think contentment and overall relaxation.
Mucuna: Traditionally valued for supporting mood, mental clarity and a settled nervous system — some major love for your overall well-being.
Hemp: A complete protein source with a high omega-3 fatty acid profile — one big loving hug to your heart.
Coconut Yogurt: Some love to your friendly gut bacteria.
Cauliflower: A brassica, and a sneaky way to get more vegetables into a brownie.
Spinach: As a dark leafy green, it's filled with nutrition to love and support your over-all well-being.
And of course, food is not just about the nutrients within, it’s about how you enjoy it and who you enjoy it with. Take your time, savor, chew slowly, and above all, relish the process of loving and nourishing yourself!
For the Hemp Breakfast Brownies
Ingredients3/4 cup chocolate hemp protein powder (or favorite chocolate protein) 1 tsp. Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1 cup pureed veggies* 2 flax eggs (I did 2 tbsp. flaxseed with 3 tbsp. water) 1/2 tsp. salt sweetener to taste (I added about 1/2 tbsp. monk fruit) * I used a mixture of cauliflower/spinach/zucchini with 3 tbsp. water to blend, but feel free to just use one |
MethodPre-heat oven to 350 F degrees Mix all the ingredients in a bowl (it will be thick and dense) Grease tray or individual ramekins with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes (I used a silicone muffin/cupcake tray greased with coconut oil) Let cool |
For the Strawberry Rose Cheesecake
Ingredients1 cup activated cashews 1/2 cup coconut yogurt (I used a vanilla coconut yogurt) 1/2 cup cauliflower (I used steamed cauliflower rice) 1 cup frozen strawberries that have been thawed 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1-2 tbsp. Sun Potion Rose Water (depends on your taste) 1 tsp. Sun Potion Pine Pollen 2 tbsp. coconut oil Sweeten to taste (my coconut yogurt was sweetened, so I used none) pinch salt |
MethodBlend all the ingredients in a high speed blender Pour mixture into baking dish or individual ramekins (I used a coconut oil greased silicone muffin/cupcake tray) Pop in freezer until firm (about 2 hours) |
Assembling the Strawberry Rose Cheesecake Breakfast BrowniesLayer cheesecake onto the brownies and enjoy! *I store both separately in the refrigerator. the cheesecake will turn into a mousse/frosting texture |
Frequently Asked Questions
What vegetables are hidden in these brownies?
A cup of pureed veg — Cathryn used a mix of cauliflower, spinach and zucchini, but any one of them works on its own.
Which Sun Potion herbs are used?
Mucuna Pruriens and raw cacao in the brownies, plus Pine Pollen and Solar Rose Water in the cheesecake layer.
Are they vegan?
Yes — flax eggs stand in for eggs, and the cheesecake layer is cashew and coconut based.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Store the brownies and the cheesecake separately in the refrigerator; the cheesecake softens into more of a mousse or frosting.
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