Turmeric Cacao Triple Layer Bars
This recipe is inspired by my friend Jazmin! She is a fitness queen and just dropped a free e-book with recipes and a 4-week workout plan. These turmeric cacao triple layer bars are a slightly modified version of her recipe, but it’s basically her recipe as the base, so all the credit goes to her!
These bars are raw, gluten and dairy-free, and filled with healthy ingredients! I used GroundUp’s golden milk cashew & coconut butter (available for a limited time only) instead of almond butter for the recipe. The bright color of this nut butter is brought to you by turmeric. Along with ginger and cinnamon, these spices bring a slightly savory flavor to this unsweetened nut butter. It’s made with all natural ingredients and is peanut/gluten/dairy-free. I could eat this by the spoonful, but you can also put it on toast, oatmeal, or use it as a salad dressing when mixed with olive oil.
I love what GroundUp is doing in the business world; they provide job training to women overcoming adversity in Portland. Check out their mission here.
Eat these bars as a snack, dessert, or pre/post-workout! They store well in the freezer–just take them out 20 minutes before eating to allow them to thaw.
I substituted agave for maple syrup and cashew/coconut butter for almond butter. You can even put different nuts in these bars, too. I went for walnuts. I’ll definitely be making these again when I get back to school.
Turmeric Cacao Triple Layer Bars
Megan | January 13, 2020
- prep time: 15 minutes
- cook time: 20 minutes to chill
- total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
Layer 1
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tbsp GroundUp Cashew & Coconut Butter (or any nut butter)
- 2 tbsp cacao
- 2 tbsp agave
- 1 banana, mashed
Layer 2
- 1/2 cup boiled dates
- 2 tbsp GroundUp Cashew & Coconut Butter (or any nut butter)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Layer 3
- sliced bananas
Instructions:
Layer 1
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Spread into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Layer 2
- Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Spread over layer 1.
Layer 3
- Top with banana slices.
- Place in freezer for 20 minutes. Cut and serve. Store in freezer
Dietary Information
gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, contains nuts