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A raw chai cake with creamy lacuma, citrus and coconut.<\/p>\n

Oh yes. This cake is quite delicious. The theme for this recipe was inspired by yoga. I have only just discovered myyogaonline.com thanks to a lovely friend, whose name is Nuran which means Light<\/i> (I love that). I know, I know – what?! How could I not know about this, right? Well there I was, missing out on all this yogic-amazing-ness, because it is SO expensive in Sydney – when I could have been practicing at home all along for the tiniest fraction of the price! This has changed my world!<\/p>\n

This also meant that I could get bendy in the lounge in my daggy trackies and not care because no one was there to see! So great. Anyway, I now have sore muscles and a bulging belly to completely negate all that good work after eating my share and then some of this cake.<\/p>\n

Ayurvedic Chai spices are some of my absolute favourite things in the world so don’t be put off by the length of ingredients here because it is actually very simple to make.<\/p>\n

The base can really be eaten on its own, just turn it into a slice or roll it into some balls – it is that tasty. I had some left over licorice<\/a> <\/strong>root powder from the smoothie<\/a><\/strong> I made the other day, so that went in there. The fresh ginger gives it a nice zing.<\/p>\n

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I think adding some freshly ground star anise would take it to the next level – there is no better smell in the world than fresh star anise! I didn’t see them in my pantry till post-cake making unfortunately.<\/p>\n

Yogi Cake Stars<\/h2>\n

Lacuma<\/h3>\n

Lacuma is a funny character. It tastes creamy and citrusy so I thought I’d try it out with the chai spices and it really works. A great alternative sweetener to use in desserts as it is low GI and easy on the blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n

Ginger<\/h3>\n

Is a natural remedy for digestive ailments such as gas, indigestion and nausea. It is warming and stimulates circulation. It is also anti-inflammatory.<\/p>\n

Cinnamon<\/h3>\n

Helps to regulate blood sugar levels. It is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, a carminative and eases gastrointestinal spasms, indigestion and flatulence.<\/p>\n

Cardamom<\/h3>\n

Is one of the oldest spices in the world, and was even used to make perfumes in Egypt. Cardamom pods are beautiful to look at – and they too act as a carminative, calming upset tummies. This warming spice can also heat things up in the bedroom – it has a bit of a reputation as an aphrodisiac.<\/p>\n

Now back to the yoga – I just wanted to say that I am really loving how it is complimenting my recently renewed but long abandoned spiritual practice – and it is extremely nourishing – just as much as good nutrition is – I feel like writing a post on this soon, so stay tuned if it interests you<\/p>\n

Lx<\/p>\n

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Yogi Cake<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\nNaturopath Lauren Glucina<\/a><\/span>\n
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A raw, citrus, lucuma and coconut cake infused with Ayurvedic Chai spices.<\/div>\n
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