Adaptogen cherry bites are the ideal winter snack, blending good taste with good balance. This recipe calls for nourishing ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) root powder, immune-boosting eleuthero ( Eleutherococcus senticosus )
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root powder, and tulsi (
Ocimum tenuiflorum ) leaf powder, which is highly respected in Ayurveda for its actions on the nervous and respiratory systems.
Adaptogens are a category of tonic herbs that are often used to keep the general terrain of the body healthy and functioning properly. While there are many types of tonic herbs, adaptogens are often classified as endocrine system tonics, though they can have an effect on other body systems as well (Herbal Academy, 2019).
Many of the nourishing adaptogens, like ashwagandha and eleuthero, can be used in fairly high doses. Their flavors also blend well in food-based preparations, like these Adaptogen Cherry Bites, which can be a great way to work them into your lifestyle (Herbal Academy, 2019).
Adaptogen Cherry Bites
These tasty bites are a delicious way to incorporate adaptogenic herbs into the food you eat. Holy basil has a strong flavor, so feel free to reduce the amount if preferred, although it does mellow as the bites meld in the refrigerator. Yield: 24 bites.
¼ cup hemp seeds
½ cup raw cashews
½ cup raw almonds
1 tablespoon ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) root powder
1 tablespoon eleuthero ( Eleutherococcus senticosus ) root powder
1 tablespoon holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) leaf powder
1 tablespoon cacao powder (optional)
½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
7 dates
⅓ cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Add seeds, nuts, and herbs to a food processor fitted with a metal blade and blend into fine pieces.
- Add dates, cherries, and maple syrup and blend until well combined.
- Roll into ½-inch bites (makes 24). Enjoy up to 5 bites per day.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (if they last that long!).
In Closing,
Immune-boosting snack bites are the ideal way to satisfy a craving while also being kind to your body. For another variation of this easy-to-make snack, be sure to check out this Adaptogen Bliss Balls recipe with cocoa and coconut.
Herbal Academy (2019). Adaptogen bliss balls recipe and video [Blog post]. Retrieved from
Metzger, J. (2017). How to nip holiday stress in the bud [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://theherbalacademy.com/nip-holiday-stress-in-the-bud/
White, A. (2017). What are the health benefits of eleuthero? [Online article]. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/eleuthero
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