I created this recipe as I have been wanting a healthy snack to have during the week while i’m at home studying. After recently trying out some new protein bars I found i really don’t like the artificial taste, these babies are made out of all natural ingredients whilst still being full of protein, healthy fats and antioxidants! If you are someone who always reaches for the overly sweet, highly processed, muesli, chocolate or protein bar in the afternoon, you might want to give these super healthy, super nutritious, bars a go!
Absolutely brimming with nuts, seeds, fruit and superfoods these bars will be the pick me up you need, at any time of day! They have maca root, acai berry and chia seed in them, all of which are considered super foods and will provide you with a multitude of fantastic health benefits.
Maca root has been known to give energy and endurance, meaning not only is this a delicious treat, but it will result in more energy, unlike store bought muesli bars which are full of processed sugar and will result in an energy crash!
I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but i’ll tell you again! Raw nuts are one of the healthiest snacks you can eat! Each brings different vitamins and minerals to the table which is why this recipe involves both cashews and almonds.
Chocolate Berry Superfood Bars
Base
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup dessicated coconut
- 2 tbsp maca
- 2 tbsp cacao
- 1 cup dates
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1-3 tbsp almond milk
Top
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp acai powder
- 1-2 tbsp rice malt syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup desicated coconut
- 1/4 cup chia seed
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 cup cashews
- tsp vanilla
- Line a baking tin with non stick paper
- Place all base ingredients apart from almond milk into the food processor and blend until fine and crumbly
- If the mix is too dry and doesn’t stick when pushed down add small amounts of almond milk and mix until sticky
- Push base down into tin firmly and place in freezer while you prepare top layer
- Place all topping ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth – will still be quite thick because of the frozen berries
- Pour onto the base and smooth down with a spatula
- Put any toppings on and push down into the mix
- Place in freezer to set for half an hour
- Slice into desired sizes! I store a few slices in the fridge and some in the freezer as they are best thawed a little!
Yum! These and super yummy definitely give them a go!
I literally cannot wait to make these Pheobe!! They look unbelievable 🙂
Sophia xx
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Hi! Just wondering…. How much does this recipe serve? (How many bars does it make?)
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These look amazing! I’m in love with the colour combination. Thanks so much for the recipe xo
Phoebe, these look just awesome!! You are amazing 🙂
It was really a great recipe I had prepared till now. Glad I found it over stumbleupon.
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Thank you for a fantastic recipe, despite the fact that I forgot to put in cocao! I also used hazelnuts instead of cashews since I didn’t have the latter on hand. I think hazelnuts works really well with raspberries, and they taste wonderful.
I have a question: I have heard that raw nuts can be hard on the digestion because of Phytic Acid. Would be OK to soak the nuts first, to take that acid out?
No problem at all, so glad you like it 🙂 of course you could certainly soak the nuts before hand! xx
My girlfriend really likes when i eat a couple of those sexy bars as she calls them before our bedroom workout because of (pink tops). & the extra 2 tlbs more of maca powder added for rigid endurance.!..if you know what i mean…& there very tasty…
I’ve just tried out this, simply amazing! Too good in smell, thanks a lot for the recipe 🙂
Hi, These look amazing. Do they hold up well outside of the freezer or refrigerator? I’m looking for something to make and take with me on long runs and hikes.
Thanks! Erika
Hi! unfortunately these need to be kept reasonably cold, if you had a sturdy container and ice pack you might be okay to transport them 🙂 xx