Fudgy Relaxing Reishi Brownies

 

fibre rich and fudgy

with relaxing reishi mushrooms and holy basil

We got to the end of half term feeling a little bit frayed. If school holidays leave you feeling the same sometimes then you need to try this recipe for our delicious reishi brownies - a tasty way to unwind.

Made with the relaxing power of reishi mushrooms, these brownies are the perfect treat to wind down from the chaos of the school holidays. Not only do they taste amazing, but they are packed with immune-nourishing anti-inflammatory nutrition.

The Ingredients

The Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line a square shallow baking pan.

  3. In a food processor or blender, puree the black beans and banana until smooth.

  4. In a large bowl, combine the other ingredients.

  5. Add the black bean puree to the bowl and mix until well combined.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the surface with a spatula.

  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

  8. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

  9. Decorate with melted chocolate.

  10. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious black bean brownies!

The Science

  • Cacao for a hit of anti-inflammatory flavonoids, chocolatey gut-loving fibre and a source of key micronutrients including magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and phosphorous.

  • Black beans are a fantastic addition to brownies, not only for their fudgy texture but it’s a great way to pack some gut-loving fibre into your and your kid’s diet. Just one cup of black beans contains over 15 grams of fibre, helping you hit your daily fibre target whatever your age.

  • Reishi and Tulsi. Reishi mushrooms are believed to have stress-relieving properties, helping you to feel calmer and more centred. Tulsi also known as Holy Basil is a culinary herb with a slightly bitter peppery flavour & is suggested to promote relaxation. Overall, while there is some evidence to support the use of reishi mushrooms for relaxation, more research is needed to fully understand the effects of these mushrooms on stress levels and overall well-being. If you are interested in trying reishi mushrooms for relaxation, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider first, especially if you are taking any medications or have a medical condition.

  • Is honey a healthier replacement for regular sugar? Honey is of course mainly sugar but it does contain small amounts of other bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes and more. Whether any of the compounds in honey are present in high enough quantities to have noticeable health effects is still an open question and it should still be consumed in moderation. But one recent meta-analysis showed that, compared to other sugars, honey had favourable effects on markers of cardio-metabolic health.

Find out more on the science of functional mushrooms on my educational hub. Want to learn more about anti-inflammatory dietary patterns for your immune health? Check out my books: Immunity the science of staying well and Your blueprint for strong immunity.

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