Vitality Granola
I created this recipe by pure serendipity. I was craving something with chocolate (something that happens right before I have my period) but I was also looking for something that would counteract any stagnation, so I could avoid any period pain. I came up with this recipe that is not only delicious but it will support you, specially during your period, so you can gain your vitality back. It's super crunchy and full of flavour. Although simple, this recipe has a lot of benefits for the body (maybe more thank you ever though it would have :P )TCM Benefits
General tonic for the body (boost energy levels)
Tonifies the heart and warms the chest
Supplements and moves qi and blood
Supplements spleen
Dispels dampness
Strengthens the nerves and muscles
Warms Kidney Yang
Clears Cold
Nutricional Properties and Benefits
Contains all essential amino acids
Contains: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E
Contains minerals: calcium, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese, silicon, zinc
Contains: lecithin, lysine, tryptophane
Anti-inflammatory
Rich in antioxidants
Contributes to fight depression
Aphrodisiac
Promotes Skin Health
Antibacterial
Hypotensive
Great stimulant specially for the heart and brain
Lowers blood pressure
Improves blood flow to the brain and heart, prevents clotting
Good for IBS
TCM Flavour: Sweet, Bitter
Energetics/TCM Thermal Nature: Neutral
Organ-Meridian: Liver, Heart, Stomach, Spleen, Kidneys
Season: Summer, Winter
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 1 small jar
Cuisine: European, South American
Meal Type: Breakfast, Snacks, Sweets
Ingredients:
80g unroasted buckwheat groats
60g porridge oats
3 Tbsp of maple syrup
2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp cacao powder
2 Tbsp goji powder
2 Tbsp acai powder
2 Tbsp of cacao nibs
pinch of sea salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 180 ºC fan.
Place the buckwheat, oats, cacao powder, goji powder and acai powder in a bowl and mix well.
Next, place a saucepan over low heat and gently heat the coconut oil with the maple syrup. Be careful not to boil.
Once melted, pour into the dry ingredients and stir. Add a pinch of sea salt and make sure everything is well mixed.
Finally, spread the granola over a large baking tray and make for 10 minutes. Stir and bake for more 10 - 15 minutes, to make sure it toasts evenly.
Once it’s nice and crunchy, remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.
Once cooled, add the cacao nibs.
Store in a airtight container at room temperature. The granola will last at least 2 weeks.
Especially Good For
Anyone with nausea, vomiting, pain, abdominal distention, exhaustion, recovery after extended chronic draining illnesses, general physical lack of strength.
TIP
You can eat by the handful from the jar, with vegan yogurt in the summer, room temperate plant-based mild during spring. If the weather is cold opt to warm the milk just a little bit so it’s easy to digest.