This hormone balancing, adaptogenic activated nut and seed butter contains the superfood ingredients - maca, mucuna, and ashwagandha. These adaptogens are known to boost energy, bust stress and calm the nerves and mind. This yummy butter is also a great source of protein and energy and a great way to start the day or refuel after a workout.
Equipment
- Large bowl (non-metal)
- Food processor
- Sterile, air tight jam jars
Ingredients
To activate the nuts and seeds
- Cold filtered water
For the nut and seed butter
- A batch of activated nuts and seeds (see above)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla powder
Method
Activating the nuts and seeds
- Start by soaking your nuts and seeds in a large non-metal bowl with your sea salt and filtered water. Pour enough water to leave a couple of inches of water covering them. Also, ensure you leave an inch or so from the top of the bowl as the nuts and seeds will expand as they absorb the water. Leave to soak for 8 to 10 hours then thoroughly rinse with cold water. Shake any excess water off and dehydrate in the oven or a dehydrator at 50°C/120°F or less until dried throughout - another 8-12 hours or so.
For the nut and seed butter
- Next, add all of your nuts to the bowl of your food processor followed by your oils and vanilla extract. Pulse a few times and blend until the nuts start to come together into a thick paste. This could take around 10 minutes. Scrape down the sides and keep processing until the mixture thins out then add the remaining ingredients and blend until super smooth. Decant into clean jars and store in a cool cupboard out of sunlight.
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