Maca Cookie Dough Bars

These super yummy no-bake Maca Cookie Dough Bars use cashew butter and almond flour for a chewy base, enhanced with maca, vanilla, salt, and chocolate chips for a subtle-sweet, caramel-like flavor. They are a delightful fusion of traditional cookie dough flavors with the earthy, nutty nuances of maca powder. The perfect nutritious treat that’s both satisfying and energy-boosting.

Superfood Maca Cookie Dough Bars (No-Bake, GF, DF, RSF)

If you’re a fan of cookie dough and sneaking superfoods into your treats, you’re going to fall hard for these Maca Cookie Dough Bars. They’re everything you want in a wholesome snack: rich, chewy, a little indulgent, and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Oh, and did I mention they’re no-bake?

This recipe is perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but want to keep things nourishing. Maca adds a subtle caramel-like flavor along with a boost of energy, hormone-balancing benefits, and adaptogenic goodness. Paired with creamy nut butter, almond flour, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s the ultimate feel-good treat.

Why You’ll Love These Bars:

• No-bake = easy and mess-free
• Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
• Made with whole food ingredients
• Adaptogen-powered with maca root
• Taste like a decadent dessert, but made for clean eating

Ingredients

• ½ cup cashew butter
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tbsp Navitas Organics Maca Powder
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt
• ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Chocolate Topping

• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp cashew butter
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, add cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
3. Add in almond flour, maca powder, and sea salt. Mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Evenly press dough into the baking pan. Place in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips, cashew butter, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
6. Remove the cookie dough base from the freezer and pour the chocolate mixture over the chilled cookie dough. Place back into the freezer for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate topping has set.
7. Sprinkle with sea salt, slice, and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

If you love no-bake recipes, make sure to check these out:

• No-bake Pumpkin Granola Bars
• Cookie Dough Hearts
• No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars

These gluten-free Maca cookie dough bars are perfect for a quick weekday treat. Give them a try, and let me know how you top yours!

If you happen to make these super yum cookie dough bars, please let me know! I’d love to see how they turn out. As always, don’t forget to tag @delight.fuel or simply comment below.

More Superfood & Cookie Dough Treats You’ll Love:

• Raw Cookie Dough Bites: If you can’t get enough of that classic cookie dough flavor, these bite-sized gems are super portable and made with nourishing, clean ingredients.
• Superberry Cacao Truffles: Looking for another antioxidant-packed treat? These decadent truffles combine rich cacao with superberries for the ultimate energy-boosting snack.
• No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites: Another fuss-free, no-bake favorite that gives you all the cozy, spiced flavors of traditional baked carrot cake without ever turning on the oven!

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