Herbalists use herbs in different ways to help us manage our stress. Our daily lives can be filled with various types of stress! One type of herbs, called Adaptogens or 'adaptogenic herbs' can truly help. We can use adaptogens over a period of time to help our bodies to better adapt to stressful situations. "Chocolate Herbal Goodness" is a delicious treat which is both strengthening + calming. You'll love that it is easy to make + is 'no bake' -- It's popular in my home + definitely a benefit during these trying times.
Adaptogenic herbs + non-toxi + safe herbs which help us to increase resistance to illness. They are known to raise our immune function and have been used for a very long time to promote good health + well-being. I have written several articles about this special category of herbs + here's a link to one article to give you a list of some of my favourites!
Chocolate Herbal Goodness
adapted from herbalists Penny & Bevin Clare (Mother & Daughter team) I have taken classes with Bevin Clare, years ago + she is now a published author. Here's her website --> www.bevinclare.com
Chocolate Herbal Goodness
Ingredients
- 16 oz. bittersweet dark chocolate
- 8 oz. Coconut Oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts/almonds/pistachios*
- ¼ – ½ finely powdered adaptogen/tonic herbs**
- 1 tsp. pure Vanilla Extract
- Coarsely ground Pink Himalayan Salt
- Optional: 2-3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger not dried
Instructions
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Melt chocolate + the coconut oil together over low heat.
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Stir in the vanilla and add the herbs.
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Stir well, making sure there aren’t any lumps.
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Stir in the chopped nuts. *Can add a little shredded coconut, too, if you like
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Pour into a shallow baking dish.
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Sprinkle the top lightly with course ground Pink Himalayan salt (or a salt of your choice ~ there’s so many to choose from today!). Can also sprinkle with rose petals or other powdered herbs for color and flavor.
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Set in a cool (or cold) place to harden. While still soft, score into small pieces; this will make it easier to cut or break when the chocolate has hardened.
Recipe Notes
NOTE:
* Your choice re the nuts. Choose raw nuts. Choose to chop coarsely or finely. Your choice.
**I like to use these herbs; equal parts Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero), Rhodiola, Schizandra and turmeric.
You can change up the herbs in this formula. Have fun + experiment.
Try your own herbal combinations – just be sure the herbs are finely powdered and remember the flavor of the herbs will affect the flavor of your herbal candy although the chocolate is quite good at being the predominant taste + 'muting' the flavours.
If using Turmeric, add a small amount of coarsely ground black pepper (it’s believed to make it more bio-available in our body); approximately ½ teaspoon will do.
Store in a cool place – coconut oil will cause it to melt in our hands before we can get to enjoy it if it gets too warm.
Chocolate Herbal Goodness
So we choose our adaptogenic herbs and sometimes it's a lot more economical to purchase an herb + then powder it ourselves.
Sometimes, we may want to purchase a small quantity of already prepared 'powdered' herb -- if you are planning to use it fairly soon.
Here's an example.. Here's an online link (affiliate link) for Schisandra berries -- > HERE
It really depends on yourself. Take a peek at this link and decide which adaptogens you would like to include in your Chocolate treat!
These days are filled with challenges--
let's find ways to support ourselves.
Add healing + supportive foods to your days --
Here's to our good health -- Carol xo
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