I promise you these brownies really are super simple to make — and they are delicious plus packed with nutritional goodness.
With an underlining hint of a mushroom blend featuring Chaga, Cordyceps and Lions Mane these mood elevating brownies are chewy, moist and packed with a rich chocolate flavor. Mushrooms and chocolate are the perfect duo plus they are the perfect mood boosting and energy boosting treat.
Did you know specialty mushrooms offer some exciting, research supported, health benefits:
- Energy boost
- Improves the nervous system
- Reduces symptoms of stress and anxiety
- Protects and balances the intestinal microbiota
- Protects brain neurons, in addition to enhancing memory and concentration
- Antioxidant
So you really can feel good about treating!
Recipe:
Serves: 6 mini brownies
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100g) ground almonds
- 1 cup (100g) organic dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup organic coconut oil
- 2 tbsp lions mane
- 2 tbsp chaga
- 2 tbsp cordyceps
- 3 tbsp stevia or monk fruit maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds + 1 tbsp ground flax seed + 5 tbsp water
- 1 tsp pure vanilla essence
- 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
Method:
Place all dry ingredients in one bowl and combine. Then, place all wet ingredients in another bowl and combine. Mix wet and dry ingredients and fold gently to combine — try to avoid over mixing. Transfer to silicone molds or pan and bake at 160C for around 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before removing. ENJOY!
If you are obsessed with mushrooms as much as I am you are going to want to look into adaptogenic mushroom powders (reishi, cordyceps, lion's mane, chaga and maitake) — they are a simple way to incorporate these powerhouse mushrooms into your daily nutrition.
For more nourishing recipes check out my book, How To Eat, featuring over 120 of my favorite recipes.
