Make your own energy bars

I eat loads of those lovely Raw bars or Lärabar (if you are from the US). I have them handy in my gym bag or at my desk at work. Because I think they are handy snacks between meals or when I’m on the go.

Buying these energy bars are quite expensive though and it’s much cheaper to make your own.

As I’m being deliberately frugal this year I’m going to start to make my own instead. These I did during a weekend while I was food prepping anyway and contain a mix of raw cacao and maca powder since I’m also on a mission to get my health and diet back on track.

Ingredients:

• 4 dl cashew nuts
• 20 pcs fresh dates
• 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maca powder (raw)
• 2 tsp cold pressed coconut oil
• A pinch of Himalayan pink salt

Directions:

• Add all ingredients (nuts first, then the dates) to a food processor, and process until there is a sticky dough.
• Work the dough onto a tray, covered with a sheet of baking paper into an even rectangle or square.
• Let set in the fridge overnight and cut into bars, and store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge.