Maca Goji Energy Bars

by Katie Gilligan

These Maca Goji Energy Bars, will not only give you energy. They will heal your body.  Some of the benefits of the ingredients in these bars are;

Maca root high in vitamin B1, provides valuable B6 and B2 as well. It is also a welcome source of vitamins C and E.  Just one ounce of maca contains four grams of protein and can top up the body's stores of zinc, iron, and magnesium. It can help relieve fatigue and reenergize the body.

Goji Berries are loaded withy antioxidants to fight free radicals.  free radicals are natural compounds that the body produces but sometimes they are over-produced. In this situation, the free radicals start to damage cells and poison the body. Antioxidants serve to curb the harmful activities of the free radicals. As their name indicates, they help to detoxify. Goji berries also lower cholesterol and boost the immune system

Coconut nectar is minimally processed which ensures that it retains a lot of the natural goodness it came from the tree with. It’s rich in iron and zinc, as well as 17 different amino acids and antioxidants. You’ll also find that it contains vitamins C and B. 

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coconut Flour 
  • 1/2 cup  Sunflower Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Flax Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Goji Berries
  • – 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  •  2 tablespoons Organic Maca Powder

Wet Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup Coconut flour nectar (honey alternative)
  • 1/4 cup Organic Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Organic Nuts Spread

Add dry ingredients in a bowl

In a saucepan heat up coconut oil, nut spread and Coconut nectar.

Once melted pour into dry ingredients stir and put on a baking tray and refrigerate for about one hour.  

 

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