Baru Nuts {Have You Tried Them?}
Today, we’re sharing our latest obsession – Baru Nuts.
Known as the world’s healthiest nut, these little gems are packed with fiber, protein and have antioxidant power. They also provide numerous minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc.
Plus they’re not just good for you, they’re good for the planet!
Baru nuts grow wild in the Brazilian savanna. As the popularity of the nuts has increased, the trees are no longer being cut and used for timber. The trees are now being preserved, which helps maintain the ecosystem in this area. Baru nuts grow in perfect balance with nature and do not require external water sources or irrigation. They are grown without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers or chemicals.
We think baru nuts are as delicious as they are healthy. Served roasted, they taste like a mix between peanuts and cashews with a hint of cocoa. We love them in blended into smoothies, dips and pesto, tossed into salads, or as a delicious, creamy nut butter.
Stay tuned for some GCF Super-Baru recipes coming soon! We are playing around with pestos, nut butters and treat crumbles and we can’t wait to share! Here’s one tempting our tastebuds from Barukas.com:
BARÙKAS GOLDEN MILK
This Barùkas Golden Milk from @delavidawellness is incredibly smooth and delicious. If you make it please let us know what you think!
INGREDIENTS:
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1 cup unsweetened almond milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons Barukas Nut butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
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1/4 teaspoon Curcumin powder
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1/8 teaspoon Ginger powder
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Sprinkle cardamom powder
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Sweetener to taste ( we like coconut sugar)
DIRECTIONS:
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Combine the milk, Barukas Butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cardamom in a saucepan.
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Heat over medium until warmed, whisk so that the butter does not stick.
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Once mixed throughly remove from heat. Do not let boil.
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Pour into a mug add your sweetener and enjoy!!
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