Adaptogen-Rich Coconut Butter Cups

If you’re like us, you need a touch of sweetness after dinner to cleanse your palate. Put down the Ben & Jerry’s and pick up one of these adaptogen-packed chocolates when you’re craving a sweet treat, or whenever you need a little microdose magic. What’s an Adaptogen? A natural substance considered to be especially beneficial for regulating stress and promoting overall well-being. What’s a Nootropic? Also known as smart drugs and cognitive enhancers, these are substances that are believed to improve cognitive function, particularly memory, creativity, or motivation. What’s Ashwagandha? People use Ashwagandha for improving thinking ability, decreasing inflammation, and preventing the effects of aging. It is also used for fertility problems in men and women and also to increase sexual desire. For this recipe you’ll need a few things that may not already be in your cupboard: Chocolate molds or mini cupcake tin with liners (the recipe makes approx 50, or two trays, of this mold). Trust us, they’ll go fast. Cacao Powder or our Nootropic favorite, Cocotropic Ashwagandha (we buy ours from Sun Potion) Matcha Powder Cocoa Butter (you can find this online or at your local organic supermarket) Coconut Butter