Experience the power of the "Gut-Skin Axis" with this nutrient-dense, no-bake bar designed to provide sustained radiance from within. By combining mineral-rich raw cacao with prebiotic fiber and essential fatty acids, these bars replenish your body’s supply of Magnesium—the "Beauty Mineral"—while strengthening your skin’s natural barrier.
Functional Focus: Skin barrier support, gut wellness, and "Beauty Mineral" (Magnesium) replenishment.
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Prep time: 15 mins
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Set time: 1.5 hours
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Yields: 12 bars
Ingredients:
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2 cups Medjool Dates: Pitted.
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4 tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil: Melted.
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4 tbsp Coconut Butter: Melted.
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1 cup Raw Almonds: Roughly chopped.
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1 cup Raw Cashews: Roughly chopped.
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1 cup Dried Goji Berries
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2 cups Desiccated Coconut: Unsweetened.
The Raw Cacao Beauty Frosting:
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1/2 cup Raw Cacao Powder
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1/4 cup Virgin Coconut Oil: Melted.
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2 tbsp Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
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Pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt
Instructions:
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The Base: Process dates until they form a paste. Add melted coconut oil/butter and pulse. In a bowl, knead this paste into the chopped nuts, berries, and shredded coconut. Press firmly into a parchment-lined tin.
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The Frosting: Whisk the cacao powder, melted coconut oil, and honey until glossy. Pour over the base and spread evenly.
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The Set: Refrigerate for 30 minutes until the frosting "snaps" and the base is firm. Slice into bars.
Crunchy Mama Tip:
Store these bars in an airtight glass container in the fridge. Because they are "raw" and packed with live enzymes and healthy fats, keeping them cool ensures the ingredients don't oxidize, preserving their functional potency for up to two weeks!
Source: This recipe is adapted from the Glow Raw Energy Bars by The Beauty Chef.
🧬 Science Note: The Beauty of Raw Cacao
By adding the raw cacao frosting, you are introducing Polyphenols and Magnesium to your ritual.
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Skin Circulation: Flavanols in cacao help improve blood flow to the skin, increasing oxygen saturation and providing a natural "blush". Reference: Pubmed
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Stress Management: Magnesium helps regulate cortisol. Lower cortisol levels mean fewer stress-related skin flare-ups and better sleep quality—the ultimate beauty tool. Reference: www.ncbi.nlm
