Golden Milk Bliss™ Balls: A Relaxing Bedtime Snack
Do you crave a sweet treat before bed and want a healthy option? We’ve got the perfect morsel for you! Mildly sweet, deeply satisfying, and made with adaptogenic herbs and super mushrooms, our Golden Milk Bliss™ balls may just become your favorite bedtime snack to help relax and unwind.*
Developed by our good friend and plant-based chef, Leslie Durso, these clean, vegan snacks have just the right blend of ingredients and nutrients to help your body ease into a good night’s sleep.*
With 4 Powerful Herbs for Relaxation & Stress*
“The real beauty of this recipe is it has four regenerative organic herbs in it – Turmeric, Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, and Ginger, all grown on our farm in Costa Rica,” says Ric Scalzo, founder of Kokora.
Discover why these four herbs work synergistically together, both in taste and benefit.
Regenerative Organic Certified® Turmeric: This iconic orange rhizome has been revered in India and Ayurveda for centuries and is known for its ability to soothe occasional discomfort that can come from everyday stress.* This soothing quality can help us rest more deeply at night without disruption.* Interestingly, our bodies are better at absorbing curcumin, the active constituent that gives turmeric its orange color, when it’s paired with black pepper, as we’ve done in our Golden Milk Bliss™ powder.
When we grow our Turmeric regeneratively, it can yield Curcumin levels up to 4 to 5 times higher than conventionally grown Turmeric!
Regenerative Organic Certified® Holy Basil: Also known as Tulsi, this beloved adaptogen supports overall well-being and the nervous system.* Helping our bodies adapt to the stress-rest cycle while also nourishing tissues, it can help us recover and adapt better to life’s daily stressors.*
Regenerative Organic Certified® Ginger: For more than 5,000 years, Ginger has been used in Asian cooking, helping to expel gas and relieve other occasional digestive discomfort.* Additionally, ginger supports the immune system and promotes healthy joint function, which can soothe discomfort, ultimately leading to easier, undisturbed sleep.*
You can learn more about how we grow regenerative organic Ginger in this blog post.
Regenerative Organic Certified® Ashwagandha: This famous Ayurvedic herb is one of today’s most coveted adaptogens because of its broad range of health benefits to support resilience.* It balances energy and manage stress levels to help restore and revitalize normal cycles and rhythms in our body.*
Learn more about how we grow regenerative organic Ashwagandha in this blog post.
In addition to better health, choosing Regenerative Organic Certified® herbs contributes to a better planet.* Following regenerative organic practices means we pay particular attention to the health of the soil food web. Healthier soil = more potent herbs.
Regenerative organic farming also helps to support carbon drawdown, so when you’re enjoying our Golden Milk Bliss™ Balls, you’re supporting a healthier earth.
When to Enjoy Golden Milk Bliss™ Balls
What’s the best time of day to enjoy this relaxing bedtime snack?* One or two hours before bed.
“There’s an expression in Vedic texts about how golden milk helps to build a substance called ojas, the life-promoting nectar that we get from the most refined aspect of digestion,” says Ric. “I like to take Golden Milk Bliss™ before bed in the evening because it coincides with all the restorative properties of sleep.”
Golden Milk Bliss™ Balls Recipe
Ready to give this golden, rejuvenative bedtime snack a try? Here’s the recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
•1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates (approximately 6)
•1/2 cup dried mango
•1/2 cup cashews
•1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
•1/4 cup cashew or almond butter
•2-3 tsp Golden Milk Bliss™
HOW TOT MAKE:
1.Mix dates and mango in a food processor until well combined.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls. The turmeric in this recipe may temporarily stain your hands orange, so you may choose to wear rubber gloves for this step!
4. Store in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy 1-3 balls before bed.
Love this recipe? Take a photo of your bliss balls and tag us on Instagram @kokoralife with the hashtag #liferegenerated – we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!
Find more recipes on our blog, including these easy, 2-ingredient chocolate truffles and delicious Adapt and Thrive™ Bars recipe.
