Dessert: Lavender Chocolate Bars

Recipe by /contributors/ani-phyo This delicate, floral-scented chocolate showcases lavender. To harvest fresh lavender, select the freshest-looking flowers with the fullest color. Immerse all the blooms in water a few times to remove insects and soil. Th

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Agave, Cacao Powder

Health benefits of Lavender Chocolate Bars

Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweeteners and sugars that often have higher GI values. For those unfamiliar with the term, the glycemic index is a measure that ranks foods based on how significantly they raise blood glucose (sugar) levels after consumption. Foods with a lower GI value are absorbed more slowly and cause a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which is particularly crucial for individuals managing conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Cacao allows minerals like magnesium into your system, which helps to improve insulin sensitivity, and iron, which can help to improve hemoglobin counts in PCOS sufferers.

Ingredients

1 cup liquid coconut oil
3 tablespoons agave syrup
1/4 cup fresh lavender flowers or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried
3/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup almond butter
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped by pulsing in food processor
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

In the high-speed blender, combine the coconut oil, agave syrup, and lavender flowers. Process for 30 to 60 seconds, checking that the mixture is not getting too hot, until smooth. Add the cacao and almond butter and blend slowly on low speed until well mixed.
Transfer to a mixing bowl, add the chopped almonds and raisins, and mix well.
Spread the mixture onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper in a 1 ⁄2 to 1- inch layer. Top with the sliced almonds. Place in the freezer to chill until solid, about 15 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.
Will keep for a month or more in the freezer.

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