12 Nutrient-Dense Baobab Recipes

The fruit of the baobab tree is extremely nutrient-dense! In fact, this fruit is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, thiamin, vitamin B6, and bioflavonoids. Because of its nutritional benefits, this fruit is becoming a popular additive in smoothies, raw treats, and porridge. Below are 12 recipes that contain this fascinating and nutritious superfood! If you want to learn more information about baobab, be sure to read our article highlighting this fruit’s origins and health benefits.

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1. Raw Ice Cream Sandwich

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These Raw Ice Cream Sandwich by Emily von Euw are not only super tasty but super healthy! The ice cream is made from bananas, the brownie sandwich is made from walnuts and dates, and the chocolate coating is full of superfoods!

2. Raw Lemon and Baobab Cheesecake With Mesquite Caramel Topping

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This Raw Lemon and Baobab Cheesecake With Mesquite Caramel Topping by Kelly Fielding is delicious! It’s light in texture and not too sweet! Best of all, it’s rich with caramel tones from the mesquite and baobab powder, two raw superfoods.

3. Smoothie Ice Cube Concentrates for Make-Ahead Breakfast

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These Smoothie Ice Cube Concentrates for Make-Ahead Breakfast by Debbie Dine are delicious and full of nutrition! What’s so great is that these cube concentrates can make your morning smoothie even faster and easier. Make one of these six smoothie recipes ahead of time, freeze them, and blend with your favorite liquid once you’re ready to use them.

4. Caramel Sauce

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This Caramel Sauce by Nele Liivlaid is perfect for freshly baked cinnamon buns! It also has a secret ingredient to get the caramel taste.

5. Açaí Blueberry Bars With Chocolate

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These Açaí Blueberry Bars With Chocolate by Sirke Reivo are such are fun and delicious treat! Not only are they packed with nutrition, but they’re naturally sweet. (Also if you’ve ever had the desire to eat soap…texture-wise, this might be just the recipe you’ve been waiting for!)

6. Orange, Fig and Baobab Cheesecake

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This Orange, Fig and Baobab Cheesecake by Kelly Fielding takes full advantage of the wonderful sherbert-like flavor of baobab. This superfood not only tastes great but is high in vitamin C and antioxidants. It also offers immune Support and aids digestion. This is a delicious, creamy dessert that is made entirely of natural whole foods so you can enjoy every mouthful! Allow some time to allow it to set fully, it will keep a couple of days in the fridge. This recipe makes one small cake but simply double for a larger size.

7. Muscle Cramp Relief Tonic

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This Muscle Cramp Relief Tonic by Anti-Inflammatory Drinks For Health, Maryea Flaherty is refreshing and delicious! Mineral depletion can lead to muscle cramping, so eating foods rich in minerals can help prevent muscle cramps. Baobab fruit is high in key minerals thought to play a critical role in relieving muscle cramps: potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Paired with the electrolytes found in coconut water, this tonic is perfect for athletes and highly active individuals.

8. Superfood Chocolate

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This Superfood Chocolate by Nele Liivlaid is packed with nutrition and made with whole foods like cocoa liquor, which is made from cold-pressed cacao beans. The use of various superfood powders like maca and baobab makes these chocolates a surprising powerhouse of antioxidants and minerals.

9. Banana Oatmeal With Hazelnut Butter, Raisins and Baobab Powder

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This Banana Oatmeal With Hazelnut Butter, Raisins and Baobab Powder by Emily von Euw is hearty and nutritious! Packed with great ingredients like baobab powder and hazelnuts, this oatmeal is the perfect way to start your morning.

10. Raw Baobab Strawberry Cheesecake

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This Raw Baobab Strawberry Cheesecake by Sonja Trurnit starts with a crust of almonds and dates, sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. It’s then topped with a rich and creamy layer of cashew and baobab and a layer of cashew, baobab, and strawberries. This cheesecake is soft, creamy, and because it’s stored in the freezer, you can choose to let them thaw completely or enjoy it while still slightly frozen for a cool treat on warm days.

11. No-Protein-Powder Protein Smoothies

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These No-Protein-Powder Protein Smoothies by Carri Pattison are a refreshing and delicious way to consume tons of great nutrients including protein! No one can call you a protein-deficient vegan anymore!

12. Creamy Coconut Corn Soup With Baobab

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This Creamy Coconut Corn Soup With Baobab by Jasmine Briones is topped with mushrooms, coconut flakes, and lime juice, and has a hidden superfood ingredient – baobab! The baobab has a very light flavor so don’t worry about it overpowering the dish. Enjoy this delicious purée as a soup or a dip for tortilla chips and veggies.

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