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- 2 cups walnuts whole
- .5 cup gluten free oats
- 2.5 cups dates pitted
- .75 cups raw cacao powder
- Goji berries and almond slices for topping optional
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- Combine walnuts and oats into a food processor and process until they are broken down.
- Add dates and cacao powder and process until everything sticks together in one large mass.
- Spread mixture into an 8 x 8 baking pan, top with goji berries and almond slices, and refrigerate until set (about an hour).
Walnuts provide you with your omega 3 fatty acids, which is essential to your cardiovascular system and your brain. In Chinese medicine walnuts are actually considered an herb called Hu Tao Ren, and are used as a tonic. They can help treat low back pain, asthma, frequent urination, constipation, and impotence. In essence, walnuts can be considered a longevity food.
Dates in Chinese medicine have properties that nourish qi and blood, which is essentially the life force or energy within you that keeps you going. This may be due to the fact that they are very high in vitamins and minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, and iron. It is also a great source of dietary fiber and aids in digestive health. The Chinese also say that dates have a calming and sedating effect, which makes them the perfect night time treat to relieve stress and calm the mind before bed.
Raw cacao is considered a superfood, and is well deserving of such a title. It’s been known to support heart health, act as an antidepressant by balancing brain chemistry, supports detoxification, and acts as an anti-aging agent. High in antioxidants and packed full of vitamins and minerals it’s no wonder raw cacao has been linked to so many health benefits.