Raw Avocado, Date, Cashew Nut, and Cacao Slice
This avocado, date, cashew nut, and cacao slice can be a good postpartum food for several reasons.
Nutrient-dense ingredients: This recipe contains nutrient-dense ingredients such as avocado, cashews, and cacao powder. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats and vitamins, such as folate and vitamin K, which can help support postpartum recovery. Cashews are rich in protein, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals, such as iron and magnesium, which can help boost energy levels and support lactation. Cacao powder is a rich source of antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and support the immune system.
Easy to digest: This recipe is made with raw ingredients that are easy to digest and can help prevent digestive discomfort, which is common postpartum. The use of dates as a natural sweetener adds fiber to the recipe, which can also help support digestion.
No refined sugar: Refined sugar can be harmful to postpartum recovery and breastfeeding, as it can contribute to inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and other health issues. This recipe uses dates as a natural sweetener, providing a healthier alternative to refined sugar.
Convenient and easy to prepare: This recipe is quick and easy to prepare. It can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for a quick and healthy snack or dessert.
Overall, this avocado, date, cashew nut, and cacao slice can provide new mothers with a healthy and nutrient-dense snack or dessert that is easy to digest, free from refined sugar, and packed with vitamins and minerals to support postpartum recovery and breastfeeding.
Ingredients
For the base
1 cup of pitted dates
1 cup of raw cashews
2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder
For the filling
2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup of pitted dates
1/2 cup of raw cashews
1/4 cup of raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
Method
To make the base, add the pitted dates, raw cashews, and cacao powder to a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until they are well combined and form a sticky mixture.
Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Press the base mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
To make the filling, add the ripe avocados, pitted dates, raw cashews, raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and pure vanilla extract to the food processor. Pulse the ingredients until they form a smooth and creamy mixture.
Pour the filling mixture over the base in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Refrigerate the avocado, date, cashew nut, and cacao slice for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm.
Once firm, remove the slice from the baking dish by lifting the parchment paper. Cut the slice into squares or rectangles, and serve.
Free from refined sugar, gluten, and dairy and is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants,