Superfood mood-boosting vegan cookies

As you know, yesterday USA celebrated the  National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (probably one of the best national food holidays, maybe except of National Whipped Cream Day and Ice Cream For Breakfast Day). Due to this how so important event, we connect with our American fellows by preparing those little black beauties - maybe not EXACTLY choco chip cookies, yet I believe a really nice (and healthy) variation of them. Vegan, gluten-, sugar- and guilty-free. Moreover, they contain the whole range of superfoods, which benefits are summarised below: 

COCOA

One of its most appreciated values is the antidepressant effect, which is due to the presence of phenethylamine - a mood-boosting neurotransmitter. Cocoa is also the source of magnesium, essential for proper functioning of muscles and nerves). It is also rich in dietary fiber, improving digestion and, hence, beneficial in terms of weight loss.

GOJI BERRIES

They contain all of the essential amino acids, contain 15 times more iron than spinach and are loaded with vitamin C and dietary fiber. Moreover, goji berries have the highest protein concentration of all fruits - and these are only a few of their numerous health benefits! They really are superfoods, aren't they?

BANANAS

They contain tryptophan - amino acid which is turned into serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for good mood and happiness. They are also a source of vitamins and minerals: vit. B6, vit. C, magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber. Due to the presence of natural sugars (sucrose, fructose and glucose) they are perfect energy-boosters.

WALNUTS

Apparently, even though containing pretty large amount of kcal / 100g, walnuts aid in weight loss, as their consumption results in satiety. This is due to large amounts of fats, proteins and fiber they contain. They are also a great source of antioxidants, which prevent heart diseases, as well as of omega-3 fatty acids, which help in stress reduction and brain functioning. Eating walnuts also aids proper sleep, as they increase the amount of melatonin in your organism .

COCONUT OIL

The benefits of coconut oil surely need a separate post to fit in, but these are some of the most important (and interesting) ones: it helps fat burn (YES, we couldn't believe that either at first), prevents infections, reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, increasing the level of HDL (good) cholesterol at the same. 

If you are looking for more recipes which can positively affect your health and naturally elevate your spirits, check out our smoothie of happiness as well.

Black

Delicious, rich in vitamins and minerals black salad. Enjoy!
Ingredients

black rice
black beans
beetroot
Brussels sprouts
goat cheese
pumpkin seeds
flaxseed (or sesame) oil
dried thyme
black pepper
pinch of salt

Spicy curry with tofu / Ostre curry z tofu

Yum

 Ingredients

thumb size of ginger

1 can of Coconut milk

5 garlic cloves

4 onions

3 chilli peppers

2 tea spoons of turmeric

1 tea spoon of fenugreek

2-3 bay leaves

1 tea spoon of curry 

3 table spoons of black mustard seeds

200 ml of broth

180g tofu

rice 

Preparation

1. Boil rice as its stated on the box.
2. Pour a little oil on a pan and fry tofu for 6-7 min. 
3. On a deep pan fry charlock, fenugreek and bay leaf until the charlock will start popping. 
4. Next add onion and ginger till it softens. Later add chilli peppers and garlic.
5.When the ingredients will combine add turmeric, curry, coconut milk and broth. Let it cook for a few minutes.
6. When the rice is boiled and your curry is cooked, you are ready to eat!

Składniki

kawałek imbiru wielkości kciuka

1 puszka mleka kokosowego

5 ząbków czosnku

4 cebule

3 papryczki chilli

2 łyżeczki kurkumy

1 łyżeczka kozieradki 

2-3 liście laurowe 

1 łyżeczka curry 

3 łyżki czarnej gorczycy

200 ml bulionu

ryż

180g tofu 

Przygotowanie

1. Wstaw ryż według instrukcji na opakowaniu.
2. Smaż tofu przez 6-7 minut na patelni z odrobiną oleju.
3. W rondlu na oleju podsmaż kozieradke, czarną gorczycę i liście laurowe, aż gorczyca zacznie strzelać. 
4. Następnie dodaj cebule i imbir aż zmięknie. Potem dodaj chilli i czosnek.
5. Jak składniki się połączą dodaj kurkumę, curry, mleczko kokosowe i bulion. Pozostaw na ogniu na kilka minut. 
6. Po ugotowaniu się ryżu i curry potrawa jest gotowa do podania!