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Scrumptious Energy Candy: Low-Glycemic

Almond butter is the base for the candy, but you can use any nut or seed butter of your choice. Due to its low glycemic index and high concentration of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, almond butter helps to maintain blood sugar balance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine none
Servings 1
Calories 509 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon green powder
  • 1 teaspoon astragalus powder
  • 1 teaspoon cordyceps mushroom powder
  • 1 teaspoon chaga mushroom powder
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder or carob
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 drops peppermint oil or cinnamon oil or your favorite

Instructions
 

  • Put all ingredients in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Add stevia if desired for extra sweetness. I found it to be fine without stevia.
  • Spoon into candy molds or ice cube trays or spread into a baking dish lined with wax paper.
  • Freeze until solid, about half an hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 16gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUCalcium: 125mgIron: 5mg
Keyword anti-inflamatory, antioxidants, blood sugar balance, keto, low-glycemic, plant-based, vitamins
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