Organic Goji Berries

Organic Goji Berries

 

This dried fruit is considered a 'super berry' for its anti-inflammatory & anti-oxidant super powers. Its widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for greater health, energy, vitality & stamina. 

Goji berries have a mild, tart taste like a cranberry, but with a sweet aftertaste. They are great to add into your dishes without changing the flavour, and are an easy, (very) healthy snack for little fingers. 

 

 

HEALTH BENEFITS

Much research has been done behind goji berries and their ability as a 'happy food.' They have shown to:

  • Assist with greater feelings of well-being
  • Improve neurological traits and depression/anxiety
  • Support better gut health
  • They may also improve heart health

 

 

USE IT!

Goji berries are mild, yet sweet & sour. They make a great addition to your cereals, slices and loafs, and energy balls.

 

 

NUTRITION

Goji berries are packed with:

  • Vitamins & trace minerals
  • Phytonutrients, antioxidants 
  • 18 amino acids
  • Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron & fibre

1/4 cup of Goji berries has:

100 calories, 0g of fat, 3g of fibre, 13g of sugar, 4g of protein.

 

 

RECIPE

Vanilla Goji Berry Balls

  • Author: Deryn Macey
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 12 balls
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Raw

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (185 g) pitted dates
  • 2/3 cup (60 g) raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup goji berries
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs
  • 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender and mix until it forms a dough.
  2. Roll into 10-12 balls and store in the freezer.

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