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Immune Boosting Peppermint Patty Candies

You may still indulge in a delectable, sweet treat like these Peppermint Patty Candies while also promoting the health of your immune system and thyroid. This is a quick and simple confection made using nuts and seeds, essential oils, and adaptogens combined with other functional foods.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine none
Servings 10
Calories 1655 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • 1 Candy Mold

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds ground
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chlorella powder
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
  • 2 tablespoons coconut cream or butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
  • 1 tablespoon each carob and cacao powder Artisana or Tropical Traditions
  • 1 teaspoon chaga
  • 1/2 tablespoon cordyceps
  • 4-5 drops peppermint essential oil or 1 cup fresh chopped mint
  • 2 drops tangerine essential oil
  • 1 drop frankincense essential oil
  • 1 dash of kelp powder
  • 1 dash of nettles
  • 1 tablespoon chicory root powder Just Like Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Process ground pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, chlorella powder, hemp seeds, macadamia nuts, coconut cream/butter, and coconut oil until smooth. It takes a while. You want all the pieces broken down until it will stick together and form a ball.
  • Add vanilla powder, carob, cacao, chaga, cordyceps, essential oils, kelp, nettles, and chicory root powder and process again.
  • Form into patties or balls and roll in coconut flake
  • Place into silicon molds then put into freezer until fi

Notes

  • If you don’t like or have an intolerance to coconut, you can use macadamia nuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, or zucchini.
  • For an all-chocolate flavor, you can use chocolate stevia. For a marzipan flavor, you can use almond extract instead of the other essential oils.
  • You can vary the nuts and seeds, herbs, seasonings, and greens in this recipe to suit your taste and nutrient needs.
  • The carob and cacao are both good for your immune system,

Nutrition

Calories: 1655kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 34gFat: 164gSaturated Fat: 83gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 49gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 838mgFiber: 22gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 14mg
Keyword anti-inflamatory, antimicrobial, antioxidants, immune boosting recipe, keto, omega-3, plant-based
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