Oh. My. Goodness. These are so delicious. I don't think I'll ever buy a chocolate bar again after seeing how easy they are to make. They taste way better and are much healthier than store-bought chocolate. YUM! Plus, they have maca, one of my favorite super foods. Maca is an herb from the Andes region in South America and is most famously known for it's aphrodisiac properties. It also an adaptaogen, which is one of my favorite kinds of herb. Adaptogenic means that it works differently in every body according to what is needed. If you have too much of something it will down-regulate. If you have too little of something it will up-regulate. I love smart herbs! It's so amazing that they can do that. Maca also helps regulate libido, tissue function, depression, and sexual development. It has a reputation for being "herbal viagra" because it is particularly good at improving libido and sexual function in men. Make a batch and share with your sweet heart!
2 cups raw cacao nibs
2 oz. cocoa powder
generous 3/4 cup of raw almond butter
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tbsp liquid vanilla
3 tbsp melted coconut butter
1 tbsp maca powder
1/3 + 2 tbsp cup of raw honey
Grind the cocoa nibs in a coffee grinder until they become a fine powder. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Scoop out small balls with an ice cream scooper and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Put in the fridge and allow them to firm. (1-2 hours should do it)
**Pro tip- play with some flavor variations. Next time I make these I think I will add a pinch of cayenne and cinnamon. Orange zest, mint and whatever else you can think of would surely make a delicious addition. You could also use yacon syrup or agave if you wanted to make them vegan.
