Tart Cherry & Cacao Restorative Bars

A simple, nutrient dense evening snack formulated to support rest & recovery. Tart cherries provide natural melatonin, cacao offers magnesium to relax the nervous system, and slippery elm soothes digestion.

Ingredients for 12 bars

Base

1 tbsp slippery elm powder

15 g cacao

130 g gluten-free oats

3 tbsp tart cherry juice

1 banana

35 g maple syrup

50 g dried tart cherries

Topping

45 g maple syrup

25 g melted coconut oil

15 g cacao

Method

Add all base ingredients to a food processor and blitz until combined.

Line a dish with baking paper, then press the mixture into the dish and smooth over.

Mix maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and cacao until smooth for the topping.

Pour and spread topping over the base, then place in the fridge to set for 3 hours.

Slice into bars when firm. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Storage

Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

Tart cherries — natural melatonin to support sleep.

Cacao — source of magnesium to help relax the nervous system.

Slippery elm — traditionally used to soothe digestion.

Balanced with fibre, natural sweetness, and wholefood ingredients.

 Holistic Tip

Enjoy one bar in the evening as part of a calming wind-down routine, pair with a caffeine free herbal tea and a short breathing practice to support restorative sleep.