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Raw Chocolate Chip Maca Blondies
www.theorganicdietitian.com
Prep Time
15
minutes
Total Time
14
minutes
Servings
16
bars
Ingredients
1 1/4
cups
raw cashews
1 1/4
cups
raw almonds
1/4
cup
maca powder
1/4
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon
vanilla powder or extract
pinch
salt
15
large dates
pitted
1-3
Tablespoons
water *if needed
1/2
cup
chocolate chips
Instructions
In a
food processor
, add the nuts and pulse a few times to break them up.
Add the maca, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, and pulse a couple more times until combined.
While the processor is running, add the dates one at a time until the mixture comes together into a dough.
If the dough seems too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until firm but not sticky.
Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips and pulse to slightly mix them into the dough.
In a
8x8 baking pan
lined with parchment paper, scrape out the dough into the pan.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top of the blondies and press down with your fingers to get them to stick.
Let sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Cut into squares.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Recipe Notes
Choose organic ingredients when possible.