5 MACA ENERGY BAR RECIPES - Sip & Snack Saturday

Following the post from Wednesday telling you everything about Maca... Here some delicious energy bar recipes where you will be able to hide some of this superfood! I have adjust each recipes a little from the original ones.

It is a good M2 or M4 from SLIMher Nutrition Plan or as a post workout snack.

Make 4 bars per recipe. 1 bar = 1/2 serving. Your can even decide to make them have round shape.

The Coconut Cream:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoons maca powder

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)

• 1 cup macadamia nuts or cashews (preferably soaked to increase digestibility)

• 1 cup dates

• ½ cup shredded coconut

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

The Apple Cinnamon:

• 1 tablespoons maca powder

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)

• ½ cup walnuts (preferably soaked to increase digestibility)

• ½ cup almonds (also preferably soaked)

• 1 cup dates

• 1 cup dried apples (See how in the link: http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-soft-chewy-spiced-apple-rings/)

• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

• add about 1-2 teaspoons water if needed

The Gingerbread:

• 1 tablespoons maca powder

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)

• 1 ½ cups cashews (preferably soaked to increase digestibility)

• 1 ½ cups dates

• ¾ - 1 ½ teaspoons powdered ginger

• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon cloves

• add about 1-2 teaspoons water if needed

The Lemon Lime:

• 1 tablespoons maca powder

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice)

• 1 cup cashews (preferably soaked to increase digestibility)

• 1 cup dates

• ½ cup shredded coconut

• 3 tablespoons lime zest

• add about 1-2 teaspoons lime juice if needed

The Chocolate Chip Cookie:

• 1 tablespoons maca powder

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (previously mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)

• 2 cups cashews (preferably soaked to increase digestibility)

• 1 cup dates

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

• add about 1-2 teaspoons water if needed

Directions:

1. Each recipe makes about 4 bars. The amount of maca in each bar is approximately ¾ - 1.5 teaspoons, depending on if you use one tablespoon or two in the recipe.

2. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until the mixture is finely chopped. When you think it might be ready, remove the lid and pick up a piece to roll in the palm of your hands. If it sticks together it's ready to form into bars. If it's crumbly, it either needs to blend a little more or it needs a little moisture. If it is very dry, turn the food processor on and pour a teaspoon of water through the opening in the top. Continue adding water as needed until the mixture sticks together. Somewhere between 1 teaspoon and 2 tablespoons is usually enough.

3. When the mixture is ready, press it onto parchment paper and form into bars. Wrap each bar individually and store in the freezer until needed.

Source: http://www.mommypotamus.com

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