DIY Energy Bars

What makes these so energizing? AND healthy?

Is it the all-natural protein packed peanut butter? Or the endocrine and hormone balancing maca powder? Or the delicious and naturally sweet dates?

My guess – it’s a combination of all three that make these both energizing and delicious.

Dates are naturally sweet and contain nutrients, which make them a fantastic substitute for white sugar. All natural peanut butter is just that – peanuts being the only ingredient. No added sugar or oils. Just delicious peanutty protein. Maca Powder is a powder from the maca root. Maca is good for the endocrine system and hormonal system – it’s said to be energizing for you AND your libido 😉

Energizing Bars

4 brown rice cakes (pulverized) or the equivalent in brown rice puffs/cereal

1-2 cups peanut butter

2 tbsp maca powder

10 dates, pitted and chopped

½ cup dark chocolate or cacao powder

1-2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Water or almond milk to thin

Add dates, vanilla, and chocolate powder to a blender. Blend until smooth, but not liquidy, adding water or (almond) milk as needed to thin.  You want it to be a spreadable paste consistency. FYI – you can also use the leftover chocolate goop from inside the nut milk bag used to make chocolate almond milk.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together rice puffs, maca, and peanut butter. It gets sticky, so you may need to use your hands. Spread evenly into a lined or greased bread pan. Spread the chocolate-date icing on top.  Place in the freezer for 1 hour to set, then store in the refrigerator (to prevent melting).

It’s easy, no baking involved, and a healthy, delicious treat!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Peace and love,

Jessi