Earthfood Energy Bars

Other than a select handful of bars (like the Elemental Superfood Seed Bars!), most of the so called “nutrition” bars on the market are nothing more than big fat sugar bombs disguised as health food. I find it to be much healthier (not to mention more cost-effective) to make my own. This recipe is as simple as it gets! With five Earthfood servings per bar, I found it most appropriate to call them Earthfood Energy Bars!

Point blank, these bars make me happy! Not because they are tasty and filling (which they ARE!)…but due to the addition of a secret ingredient used by the Inca warriors for endurance. The addition of maca powder places this bar in a league of its own. Maca–also known as Peruvian ginseng– is part of a group of plants called “adaptogens”, which means that it can help your body fight fatigue and cope with every day stress in a more peaceful way.

Earthfood Energy Bars are loaded with nuts and seeds…and then more nuts and seeds! Pure maple syrup is the sweetener…but don’t worry, it works out to be just a smidgen over one teaspoon per bar.

I just know you will fall in love with these bars. ♥

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Earthfood Energy Bars

A raw, no-bake bar full of good healthy fat and protein! The extra special ingredient is maca powder. Maca, a root vegetable native to Peru, is considered an adaptogen, which means that it helps the body adapt to stress. If you can't find maca powder or would rather leave it out, just replace it with two extra tablespoons of ground flaxseed! Earthfood Energy Bars store well in the freezer...so go ahead and double the batch! 3 Earthfoods per serving: ♥♥♥

Course

Bars

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup milled flaxseeds
• 1/2 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 2 tbsp. chia seeds
• 2 tbsp. cacao nibs
• 2 tbsp. maca powder I like the Navitas brand
• 1/2 tsp. Sea salt
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil
• 1/3 cup fresh ground almond butter

Course Bars Prep Time 10 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 1 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup milled flaxseeds 1/2 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 2 tbsp. chia seeds 2 tbsp. cacao nibs 2 tbsp. maca powder I like the Navitas brand 1/2 tsp. Sea salt 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil 1/3 cup fresh ground almond butter

Instructions

1. In a food processor, grind the almonds until coarse. Add to a bowl with the sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, pepitas, chia seeds, cacao nibs, maca powder, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, coconut oil, and fresh ground almond butter. Mix until well combined and add it to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
3. Tear a sheet of parchment paper slightly bigger than an 8X8 pan. Line an 8X8 pan with the paper and add the mixture, spreading evenly to cover the pan. Pack down tight with your hands, then place in refrigerator for one hour to set. Slice into squares and store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 195; Total Fat: 15 g; Saturated Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Potassium: 160 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 12 g; Dietary fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 4 g; Protein:6 g

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