Not only does this delicious slice have a supercharged boost from the addition of medicinal mushrooms, it has a beautifully creamy texture and gorgeous chocolatey flavour (that covers all of the mushroom taste). It takes only 15 minutes to prepare, is naturally sweetened, nourishing, gluten and grain free, raw and vegan. Use your favourite mushrooms in this recipe or a blend – we love the Stardust Energise Mushroom Blend or the Superfeast Jing Tonic.
Medicinal mushrooms are renowned for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, as well as boosting energy and vitality. We have a range of high-quality and therapeutic grade mushies available at The Health Emporium, including the incredible Superfeast, Inner Atlas, Life Cykel, Tonika, and Stardust. Try adding them to your morning coffee, matcha or smoothie, or use them when making soups, bliss balls, brownies, cookies or slices. The most popular varieties are:
- Lion’s Mane increases mental clarity, alertness, & focus.
- Reishi is an immune-enhancer, aids sleep, and as an overall ‘tonic’ to the human body.
- Chaga is a super antioxidant, known as the anti-aging mushroom that brightens the complexion. It is also a super immune-enhancing mushroom that supports the activity of our body’s infection-fighting cells.
- Cordyceps is a physical performance enhancer, boosting endurance and performance, as well as supporting the body’s ability to cope with stress and increase resilience in true adaptogenic herb fashion.
We also have some delicious mushroom-enhanced beverages on our café menu: try our warming Mushroom Cacao Elixir or wake up with a Mushroom Coffee smoothie.
Vegan Chocolate Walnut Slice with Medicinal Mushrooms
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 1 cup walnuts , activated if possible
- 1 cup fresh soft dates , pitted
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil , melted
- 1 pinch salt
Second Layer
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 2 medium avocados , seeded and peeled
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup raspberries , frozen or fresh
- 1 tbsp medicinal mushrooms
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Topping
- 3 tbsp dried rose petals
Instructions
- Make the base layer by putting all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulsing until it is well combined and sticking together.
- Press this mixture firmly and evenly into a baking tin with your hands. Use a 30cm x 10cm rectangular or 22cm round tin with a removal base. Place the tin into the freezer while you make the filling.
- Make the second layer by placing all of the ingredients into the food processor and blend until very smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture over the base.
- Cover and place the tin in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set. You can make this slice 1 or 2 days in advance.
- Remove the slice from the freezer 10 minutes before decorating the top with the rose petals and then cutting it into small squares.
- Do not let the slice sit at room temperature for too long or it may melt. Store any leftovers in the freezer.
