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

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.
Line a med sized sheet pan with parchment
Layer cocao layer first, spread evenly and pressed down firmly into pan. Refrigerate for 30 mins to set.
Layer Peanut Butter layer on top - evenly distribute and less firmly into pan (use a second pan and something weighted.
Press in lily’s dark chocolate and a sprinkle of malden sea salt
Freeze for an hour to allow to set
Cut into half inch squares or smaller.
Store in fridge or freezer