I attended an amazing workshop last summer at Matthew Kenney’s culinary school, PLANTLAB. It was all about how to fuel your body pre and post-workout with plant-based foods. I took home some awesome recipes and wanted to share one of my favourites with you!
These Raw Goji Maca Bars are packed with nutrient dense superfoods like cacao, goji berries, hemp seeds and maca. They’re also loaded with protein and healthy fats, making them the perfect post-workout snack. They’re super delicious and a great source of energy when you’re traveling or on the go.
These Raw Goji Maca Bars are:
- Gluten-free, grain-free, paleo & vegan
- Made with wholesome ingredients
- Quick and easy to make
- The perfect post-workout snack
You can even keep them in the freezer for long term storage, so that you always have something on hand! I love making recipes in big batches and freezing them. It helps me make healthier choices throughout the week and stops me from going for processed “convenience” foods when I’m in a bind. I tend to get low blood sugar between meals so it’s always important for me to keep healthy snacks around.
If you’re ever visiting Los Angeles, I highly recommend taking a weekend workshop at PLANTLAB. They offer all kinds of classes from raw cuisine to desserts, plant-based cheese, entertaining and more. I wish I had more time to take another one while I was there!
- 1⁄2 cup almonds
- 1⁄2 cup cashews
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp golden flax seeds
- 4 tbsp filtered water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (original recipe called for 6)
- 1 tablespoon maca
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
- 2 tbsp goji berries, soaked and drained
- In a small bowl, combine flax seeds and filtered water. Allow to set for 10 minutes.
- Add almonds to a food processor. Blend until ground but slightly coarse.
- Add cashews and pulse until broken down into small pieces.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Combine by hand to create a "dough".
- Place dough in parchment lined loaf pan and shape into a compact rectangle.
- Set in freezer for a minimum of 60 minutes (overnight is best) before cutting into bars.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out in the comments below. And don’t forget to tag @wholeheart.nutrition and @plantlab on Instagram!
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