Layered Love Bars

When you are craving this chocolaty-peanut-buttery goodness, we have the treat for you… all the flavors you desire, none of the guilt - and superfoods to boost! This recipe takes a few simple steps and a sprinkle of patience but it’s oh, so worth it!

LAYERED LOVE BARS

Peanut butter Layer:

1/2 cup organic peanut butter

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

1/4 cup maple syrup

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups almond flower

2 T maca powder (or more to taste - this will give a distinctive caramel flavor) we love Thrive Market brand.

1/2 cup Lily’s dark chocolate chips.

Mood Boosting Cacao Layer:

1/2 cup walnuts

10 - 12 big juicy dates (soaked in warm water for ~15 minutes)

1/4 cacao powder

2 T cacao nibs

optional: a few organic coffee beans

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

1. Process each batch in a food processor until a raw dough forms - should be thick but spreadable. Add water 1 T at a time to get to consistency.

2. Line a med sized sheet pan with parchment

3. Layer cocao layer first, spread evenly and pressed down firmly into pan. Refrigerate for 30 mins to set.

4. Layer Peanut Butter layer on top - evenly distribute and less firmly into pan (use a second pan and something weighted.

5. Press in lily’s dark chocolate and a sprinkle of malden sea salt

6. Freeze for an hour to allow to set

7. Cut into half inch squares or smaller.

8. Store in fridge or freezer