I decided we needed a bit of decadence in our lives and also to attract a bit of abundance and good luck, after a period of illness and just generally being down in the dumps.
We all love flapjacks (the English version, not the American version, which is another name for a pancake) and you can load them with anything you want, but I decided to make them with dates, maple syrup, goji berries and barberries.
Dates
The date palm tree yields an abundance of fruit, and due to this, is considered potent for magick concerning abundance. Dates are also associated with bountifulness, opulence and luxuriance, as well as good luck.
Maple Syrup
Maple trees symbolise balance, offerings, practical magick, promise, longevity and generosity. Maple is also useful for spiritual healing and can be used in Kitchen Witchery for love spells and spiritual healing.
Goji Berries
Goji berries are known as being a vitalising fruit that promotes longevity and youthfulness. The berries can be eaten fresh, or dried as a snack food, and are widely known as being a superfood.
They are also very rich in nutrients and promote a tonic, restorative benefit, which are high in antioxidants, protein and vitamin C, which means they are ideal in stress situations or during convalescence.
Barberries
Barberries are known to provide protection, assist with positive energy flow and warding away negative energy.
INGREDIENTS
• 250g (8oz) butter;
• 250g (8oz) soft light brown sugar;
• 4tbsp maple syrup;
• 300g (10oz) porridge oats; and
• 250g (8oz) stoned dates, goji berries and barberries (in any ratio you want), roughly chopped.
METHOD
Melt the butter, sugar and maple syrup in a small saucepan.
Stir the oats and chopped dates, goji berries and barberries into the melted mixture in a deosil, or sunward (clockwise), direction (which is considered to be the “prosperous course”), and imbue with your intent for abundance and good luck, and transfer into a shallow oven proof dish, lined with baking parchment or well greased. Spread out evenly and press down well.
Bake in the centre of the oven at 170°C (325°F, gas mark 3) for 40-45 minutes or until the flapjacks are a light golden colour.
Remove from the oven and leave the flapjacks to cool for about 10 minutes. Then cut the mixture into portions, but leave in the tin until completely cold.
Remove from the dish and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
I forgot to get a photo of the finished product, and it all went so quickly, so sorry about that!
SOURCES
https://wytchwood.com/pages/maple-magick
https://witchipedia.com/book-of-shadows/herblore/maple/
https://starchild.co.uk/products/goji-berries?variant=12527059763271
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