Maca is great for improving my mood and balancing my hormones because of its adaptogenic properties. It has a unique flavor that works well with chocolate—try it out! —EvE
MAKES 8 TO 10 COOKIES
ALMOND CACAO COOKIES
1 cup (170 g) almonds
1 cup (170 g) dates
2 heaping tbsp (14 g) cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
SALTED MACA CARAMEL
1 cup (170 g) dates
2 tbsp (14 g) maca powder
Himalayan pink crystal salt, to taste
¾ cup (180 ml) water, more or less as needed
Pecan halves, walnut halves and/or almonds
FOR THE ALMOND CACAO COOKIES
Pulse the almonds into flour in a food processor, adding the rest of the ingredients and pulsing until it all sticks together. Press it into the bottom of a lined baking pan and put it in the fridge.
FOR THE SALTED MACA CARAMEL
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and thick like whipped cream. Put this in the fridge for about 2 hours.
Use a cookie cutter to make your cookies, and then scoop a spoonful of caramel on top of each one. Press a walnut, almond or pecan onto the dollop of caramel. Refrigerate overnight or at least for a few hours … then enjoy with fresh almond milk!
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