Energy Bars with Cacao & Maca | Recipe

Healthy and energy-rich snack for on the go or after exercising

Jul 14, 2023

Reading time: 2 minutes2 minutes

These homemade bars combine the soft flavor of cocoa with the natural energy boost of maca. Packed with nutritious ingredients and free from artificial additives. Ideal as a healthy snack to keep your energy levels up in a pure way.

Energy Bars with Cacao & Maca

Ingredients

150 g Almonds
75 g Chia Seed
60 g hemp seeds
50 g pumpkin seeds
25 g Cocoa Powder
25 g Maca Powder
20 g Coconut Blossom Sugar
2 kg cinnamon
½ kg sea salt
400 g dates
100 g pure chocolate
50 g cacao nibs

Preparation method

Add the almonds to the food processor and blend until fine.
Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, cocoa powder, maca powder, cocoa nibs, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt, and mix briefly.
Add the dates and mix again until a sticky dough forms. Add 1 tablespoon of water if the dough is not sticky enough. Repeat until the dough sticks sufficiently.
Cover a large baking dish with plastic wrap, distribute the mixture, and press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Place in the refrigerator.
Melt the chocolate au-bain marie in the meantime and pour it over the energy bars. Finish off with extra cacao nibs. Place back in the fridge for 2 hours, until the chocolate has completely set.
Take out of the fridge and let it rest for 5 minutes so the chocolate can soften. Cut into pieces and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Tip: store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.