Organic/Bio Mucuna Powder

Macrobiotic World Organic Mucuna Powder Made from the seeds of the velvet bean plant (Mucuna pruriens), also known as cowitch, this organic powder has a mild nutty flavour with earthy undertones. It is vegan, gluten-free and bio-organic, grown and processed without synthetic chemicals, pesticides or fertilisers. Uses: Mix into smoothies, add to oatmeal, use as a seasoning, or include in homemade cosmetic masks. Suggested serving: 1 tablespoon (15 g) per day. Nutrition (estimated, per 15 g serving): 40 calories, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 0.5 g fat, magnesium 8% DV, iron 15% DV. Actual values may vary by source and processing method. Recipe ideas: Smoothie: Blend 1 tablespoon Mucuna powder, 1 banana, 1 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar. Drink immediately. Energy bites: Process 2 tablespoons Mucuna powder, 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup almonds, 1 tablespoon coconut oil and a pinch of salt until a sticky dough forms, then roll into balls. Store in an airtight container for up to one week. Face mask: Mix 1 teaspoon Mucuna powder, 2 teaspoons yogurt and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply for 15 minutes, then rinse. If the powder passes its expiry date, it can be mixed into garden soil rather than discarded.