HOLISTHUB: Banoffee Pie Slice

Food For The Overstimulated | Serves: 9 | Prep Time: 2 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes | Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Snack | Dessert

How does this recipe support overstimulation?

This slice brings together carbohydrates, fats and several micronutrients involved in normal nervous-system and energy function.

Banana provides vitamin B6 and potassium, dates contribute carbohydrates and minerals, tahini adds magnesium and healthy fats, and cacao provides magnesium and cocoa polyphenols.

Most importantly, it’s incredibly easy to make and lives happily in the freezer — which fits the whole low-input, CBF side of this month perfectly.

Banana

Bananas provide vitamin B6, potassium and carbohydrates.

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal nervous-system function and is involved in amino-acid metabolism, while potassium plays an important role in normal nerve and muscle function.

Medjool Dates

Medjool dates provide naturally occurring carbohydrates along with potassium, magnesium and small amounts of other micronutrients.

Paired with tahini, they help make the slice more satisfying than eating a concentrated source of sweetness on its own.

Tahini

Tahini is made from sesame seeds and provides magnesium, healthy fats and several B vitamins.

Magnesium is involved in normal nerve and muscle function and hundreds of enzymatic reactions throughout the body.

Cacao

Cacao naturally provides magnesium and cocoa polyphenols.

Magnesium contributes to normal nervous-system function and energy metabolism, while cocoa polyphenols provide antioxidant activity.

Reishi Mushroom

Reishi is a functional mushroom traditionally used in formulas around stress, recovery and resilience. It contains compounds like beta-glucans and triterpenes, which have been studied for their antioxidant and immune-modulating effects.

The research on direct nervous-system benefits is still developing, so we’re not calling it a magic calming ingredient, but it’s a nice little functional addition to a recipe built around feeling a bit more nourished when life is full-on.