Matcha + Lime Cheesecake
Nutritious Cheesecake for Menstruation
Nourish your mind, body and taste buds with this abundantly delicious and nutritious cheesecake slice in alignment with your menstruation phase. If conception has not occurred at this time the corpus luteum (a temporary gland structure responsible for the secretion of progesterone and small amounts of estrogen) is absorbed. This prompts a reduction in progesterone and estrogen release which triggers menstruation (our bleed).
Our hormones reach their lowest levels at menstruation while we’re also losing essential micronutrients iron and zinc throughout our bleed. At this time it’s particularly important to focus on nutrient rich and blood sugar friendly food combinations as well as nourishing lifestyle practices such as restorative yoga, stretching, meditation, walks in nature and rest. We continue to experience a heightened metabolism making it important to continue to incorporate quality protein and nourishing fat with every meal to support balanced blood sugar and appetite satisfaction, and to also focus on foods rich in iron, vitamin c and zinc to support energy, mood, cognition and balanced nutritional levels.
Matcha and Lime Cheesecake
Time: 15 mins prep, 1 hr set
Quantity: 10 serve
Phase: Menstruation
Ingredients
Base:
2 tbsp flaxseed (ground)
1 tbsp desiccated coconut
1/3 cup cashews
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp almond butter
4 dates
Ceylon cinnamon
Filling
5 tbsp cottage cheese
1/2 avocado
1 lime (zest and juice)
1/2 lemon (juice)
1 tsp maca
1 tsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp matcha
8 dates chopped
Method
Blitz flaxseed in a blender until ground, then add nuts and lightly blitz, then transfer to a bowl.
Add desiccated coconut and melted coconut oil to nut mixture and stir to combine, then add almond butter and blend thoroughly to combine. If any ingredients appear dry add a slight dash of water and stir through. Mixture should be ‘just wet’ not ‘liquidy’.
Line baking dish, transfer base mixture to lined dish and press down firmly then set in freezer for a few minutes.
Add all topping ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth, spread evenly on top of base mixture, sprinkle with remaining lime zest and set in the freezer for 1 hr.
Remove from freezer and slice into preferred size, store in fridge for 3-4 days or in freezer for up to 2 weeks and remove 20 mins before eating to thaw.
Learn more
This matcha and lime cheesecake is packed with macro and micronutrients to support you throughout your menstruation phase with ingredients high in fibre, protein, nourishing fat and iron. Get to know each ingredient and their benefits below
Flaxseed - high in iron, nourishing fat and insoluble fibre, flaxseed support regular digestion, estrogen metabolism and balanced blood sugar
Cashews - rich in fibre, protein, nourishing fat and iron, cashews are a powerhouse food supporting balanced blood sugar, appetite satisfaction and feelings of fullness between meals.
Cottage cheese - high in protein and nourishing fat, cottage cheese supports appetite satisfaction, feelings of fullness and balanced blood sugar
Avocado - high in insoluble fibre and nourishing fat avocados a powerhouse ingredient supporting regular digestion, balanced blood sugar and appetite satisfaction
Coconut - a good source of fibre and fat coconut supports appetite satisfaction and feelings of fullness.
Almond butter - high in nourishing fat, protein and fibre, almonds are a powerhouse food supporting balanced blood sugar, slow release energy and mood.
Dates - high in insoluble fibre dates are a powerhouse food to support regular digestion
Maca - rich in iron and b vitamins, maca is also traditionally known an ayurvedic adaptogen used to support energy, mood, libido and the general female reproductive system
Matcha - 237x more antioxidants than green tea, matcha is a powerhouse leaf and a softer energy alternative to caffeine.
Ceylon cinnamon - a powerhouse spice which may help to support balanced blood sugar
Lemon & Lime - high in antioxidants and vitamin c to support plant-based iron absorption
About Jen
Australian born wellness enthusiast now based in Stockholm, is on a mission to disempower toxic diet culture and body standards and empower the female community via conscious, female focused absolutely delectable food. Born from her own female unwell-being experiences including Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), severe iron deficiency anaemia, digestive issues and infertility, sync aspires to empower the female community with intelligently delicious wisdom she wishes she knew a decade before.
Sync stands for sync your nutrition cycle because we believe food should be at the forefront of the female wellbeing routine. As a female in pursuit of a life of vitality our food choices deeply matter so we created snacks designed to nourish your mind, body and soul.. and tantalise your tastebuds too.
Sync snacks are due to launch this summer and will be available for purchase online and via Stockholm’s leading wellness centres, pilates studios and more.