Relaxing Reishi Brownies

These delicious reishi brownies give you that double hit of chill with the comfort of a classic baked good and the medicinal benefits from reishi mushrooms!

Recipe highlights:

• Promotes healthy blood sugar levels to support mood and a healthy stress response

• Contains reishi, which is a powerful adaptogenic mushroom that can help the body cope with everyday physical and mental stress (reishi powder is slightly bitter, but will not significantly alter the flavor of your brownies)

• Contains dark chocolate, which is rich in polyphenols and minerals like magnesium

Servings: 8 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup coconut oil or grass-fed butter (melted, but not hot)

• 2 eggs

• 3 tbsp water

• 1 cup almond flour/meal (fine)

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 2 tbsp reishi powder (can be found at most health food stores, or you can purchase it online here and receive 10% off your order)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure

• 2/3 cup coconut sugar (substitute with allulose for low-carb)

• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

• 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (191ºC) and grease a medium-size pan.

2. Melt coconut oil or butter. Let cool slightly.

3. In a medium or large-sized mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil/butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Mix dry ingredients together: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, reishi powder, and salt.

5. Slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts until add-ins are thoroughly coated. The mixture will be quite thick.

6. Pour and scrape the batter into the pan and smooth out. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until the top has a crust. A toothpick should come out clean.

7. Let cool 10 – 15 minutes, cut into squares, and enjoy!

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