My Gut-Loving Mugwort Brownies (A Hormone-Supportive Treat)
Moist. Oo-ey. Goo-ey, and best served with coconut vanilla ice cream, y’all (;
Blood-Sugar Friendly Mugwort Brownies
What You Need: 1 bowl
Dry ingredients
3 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener (I use Lakanto; ok to use coconut sugar)
¼ cup cacao powder
¼ cup coconut flour
2 tbsp tapioca flour
2 scoops Vanilla Grass-Fed Beef protein powder (code MUMWITHBUN for $10 off)
1 scoop Unflavored chocho protein (code MUMWITHBUN for $10 off)
2-3 tsp organic mugwort powder (code MUMWITHBUN for $5 off)
½ tsp aluminum-free baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
Wet ingredients
¼ cup melted coconut oil
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment.
In one bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
Add melted coconut oil + coconut milk.
Mix until smooth.
(Coconut flour thickens quickly—let batter sit 1–2 minutes.)Pour into pan and smooth evenly.
Bake 30-32 minutes until the center is just set.
Cool 20 minutes minimum before slicing.
Tip:
Refrigerating overnight makes them extra fudgy and brownie-dense. Best served with vanilla ice cream (;
If you love an ooey gooey texture, you’re going to want to dig in while it’s still a bit warm!
Version 2 (for my friends with the EXTRA sweet tooth)
Maple Sweetened Mugwort Brownies
(Slightly softer, more moist, and a bit more sweet but still balanced)
Ingredients
Dry
¼ cup cacao powder
⅓ cup coconut flour
2 tbsp tapioca flour
1 scoop Unflavored Chocho protein
2 tsp mugwort powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp sea salt
Wet
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup melted coconut oil
¾ cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line an 8x4 pan.
Combine all dry ingredients in one bowl.
Add maple syrup, oil, coconut milk, and vanilla.
Stir until fully incorporated.
Let batter sit 2 minutes so coconut flour hydrates.
Spread evenly in pan.
Bake 30–34 minutes.
Cool completely for best texture.
Why ssuk (쑥) / Mugwort?
Mugwort (쑥) in Korea has traditionally been used to support:
menstrual cycle balance
digestion
liver support
circulation
fertility wellness
warmth in the body
It’s also naturally bitter, which can stimulate digestive enzymes and support gut health. Such a win.
(Important: mugwort should not be used during pregnancy.)
Which Mugwort? Choose Quality Mugwort
Just like matcha (and anything you consume) quality matters.
Look for:
Fresh herbal aroma (not musty)
Vibrant green color (dull brownish tones suggest oxidation)
High-quality powder creates a smoother, less gritty and a more pleasant flavor.
Tap in for my coconut 쑥 latte recipe!
Where I Source My Mugwort
I get mine via Kim’C Market — Their Organic Mugwort Powder is sourced from Boseong, Korea’s tea capital. The high humidity, clean air, and wide daily temperature swings—create ideal conditions for producing flavorful herbs like Mugwort.
Their organic certified field has been thriving in producing tea since 1937. This small family-run farm has grown tea herbs on their land using traditional, chemical-free methods for 80+ years.
What I Love About It
The premium tea is
High-quality: hand-harvested from the hills of Boseong, South Korea (a small county famous for it’s green tea leaves)
Holistic Health Supporting: caffeine-free, great for stress relief, circulation / warming up the body, and digestion
Versatile: I love making Korean mugwort treats in addition to lattes! (More Mugwort Treat Recipes to come!)
Antioxidant rich: it’s anti-aging properties protect the skin barrier making it a key ingredient in K-beauty skincare
What matters most to me - especially for gut health - is how the food is grown, processed, and appreciated by my unique body.
Read on to make sure it’s a fit for you.
The Health Element
Part of the beauty of a mugwort latte is the health aspect:
Hormone Support: Many women love it for it’s ability to warm the body and help with amenorrhea as well as PCOS symptom management
Digestive Support: Mugwort can aid digestion, stimulate digestive juices, and help with issues like bloating
Stress and Mood Support: As a mild nervine and sedative, it may help manage anxiety, depression, and stress
This is not just a yummy herbal drink — it’s food as medicine.
Savings On The Ingredients I Use
I get my Organic Mugwort Powder from Kim’C Market.
If you’d like to try it, they’re gave me a limited time $5 off for your first order of $49 or more. Use code MUMWITHABUN at checkout.
Who Mugwort Is Not For
Pregnant Mums: Due to its uterine-stimulating properties, mugwort should be avoided during pregnancy.
Those with Allergies: Mugwort is in the daisy family (Asteraceae), so people with allergies to related plants (like ragweed) should consider this before trying mugwort.
