Baobab Recipes

The baobab tree is native to most of Africa , some part in Australia  as well as the island of Madagascar.Its botanical name is Adonisia digitata . Its been  used for centuries  for  medicinal purposes as well as a food .Its the snack for the young boys as the head cattle and goats in the veld, the food for the hunters as they go about looking for a protein feed for the family, the powder which the mothers would grind for to feed the toddlers.

Baobab powder is versatile in its uses , has a tangy caramel taste .It has many medicinal properties that its eluded to but the following uses have been scientifically validated, 

• improves skin texture , its high in vitamin C which help the body to make elastin  and collagen which help to support the skin and elasticity.
• helps to burn fat because the high levels of Vitamin C  are a component in making an amino acid creatinine which the body uses to burn fat.
• its hepatoprotective , its helps to rejuvenate the liver , since it detoxifies all the toxins and other toxic materials that we are exposed to.
• Contains antioxidants  such as anthocyanins so its been shown to reduce C reactive protein and improve overall wellness.
• High levels of B Vitamins , which is good for sustained energy , better response to tension and stress
• Studies done at Oxford university have shown that it has a lower glycemic index and if consumed with food with high sugar content , the polyphenols  help to reduce the amount of sugar absorbed by the body , hence making it  useful  for weight loss.
• If you decide to try it .. i thought you may want to try some recipes below…

BAOBAB POWDER RECIPES

Whipped Baobab Shake

• ¼ cup Baobab  Powder
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup rice milk or almond milk
• 1 Tbsp honey

In a large bowl whisk together baobab powder and water until the powder dissolves. Whisk in milk and honey. Adjust the amount of honey if you would like a sweeter drink. A garnish of mint leaves makes it quite refreshing.

Mango-Bab Lassi

• ¾ cup plain greek-style yogurt, regular or non-fat
• 1 ¼ cup mango nectar
• 1 mango diced or half a cup of frozen mango pieces
• 2 Tbsp Baobab  Powder

Whisk together yogurt and mango nectar. Pour the mixture into a blender and add chopped mango and baobab powder. Puree until smooth. Add ice cubes for an extra chill.

Antioxidant Breakfast Smoothie

• 1 cup 100% Pomegranate Juice
• ¾ cup  skim milk or almond milk
• 2 ice cubes
• 1 large banana
• 2 Tbsp almonds
• 2 Tbsp Baobab  Powder

Blend pomegranate juice, milk, ice cubes and banana until all liquids are mixed well together. Add almonds and baobab powder and mix until well blended.

Popeye Smoothie

• 2 cups spinach
• 1 mango or half a cup of frozen mango pieces
• 1 banana
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp Baobab  Powder

Mix all ingredients into the nutribullet. Blend all ingredients together for desired consistency.

The Ultimate Smoothie

• 1 banana
• ½ of a raw beet
• ½ of an apple
• 1 Tablespoon  carob powder or carob
• a handful of kale
• 2 cups rice milk or almond milk
• 3 Tablespoons Baobab Powder
• 5 ice cubes
• a small piece of raw ginger

Blend all ingredients on high speed for 1 minute. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!

Blueberries and baobab smoothie

• Half cup frozen blueberries
• Half a banana
• 1 cup almond milk or rice milk
• 2 Tablespoons of baobab powder
• 2 ice blocks
• Blend all ingredients together at high speed .Serve in a glass

Green Baobab – alkaline smoothie

• 1 cup frozen mangoes
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 tablespoon green powder
• 2 tablespoons baobab powder
• ½ cup almond milk  or lactose free milk or rice milk
• 2 ice blocks

Blend all the ingredients together. Enjoy…

Stimulate your digestion system… Pinacolada  Baobab Smoothie…

• 1 Banana
• 1 cup  Pineapple wedges
• ½ cup Pineapple chucks
• 3 tablespoon  frozen yoghurt
• 2 tablespoon baobab Powder
• 1 tablespoon Creamed coconut
• 2 ice blocks

Blend all ingredients together.