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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Homemade Lara Bars

      I love Lara Bars, but for $1 for 1 bar  their expensive.  I enjoy them because they are healthy, filling, and delicious.  They can easily be gluten and dairy free, which is a requirement around here these days.   I can eat one and be satisfied for a couple of hours and that's saying a lot.  I found this recipe here and changed it a little to my liking.


Here's how we made them

Ingredients
  • 1 package of Dates ( I use Sunsweet, you don't want a dry date.  I have used cheaper dates and the bars are drier and crumble.)
  • 1 cup of raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate chips ( I used Enjoy life Dairy free, Gluten free, and soy free)

Get out your food processor


You will need almost 1 package of dates.  ( I had about 5 dates leftover from 1 package).  The more dates you have the softer and better your bar will hold together.  You can experiment with what works best for you.

1 cup of Almonds

Pour your dates and almonds in a food processor and pulse away.


Next add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips


Your little helper may want to have a bite or 2.



                               

Dump mixture into pan.  I don't think you need to, but I always spray mine and have not had any problems with sticking.


Smooth the mixture in the pan.  I place in refrigerator about an hour to set.
Then slice into bars and enjoy!




I hope you make these and enjoy them as much as we do!  They are quick to make, easy,  filling, and help curb those late afternoon snack cravings.

Thanks for stopping by!

Shawna

Organize and Decorate Everything

24 comments:

  1. These look delicious. I have to try this very soon!! So healthy too!!

    Thanks for sharing on Newlyweds Recipe Linky. I pinned this recipe too, feel free to follow me at http://pinterest.com/newlyweds/

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  2. They look yummy and it seems like your little helper thinks so to!

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    1. They are delicious! My daughter can hardly wait to eat them. She would never eat dates or almonds alone but mixed together she can never get enough.

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  3. This looks delicious and healtier since there are no preservatives. I would love it if you would share on Tout It Tuesday! http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/06/tout-it-tuesday-10.html

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  4. Wow Those look delicious! On my way to purchase the supplies. Thanks .. and love your helper.

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    1. Thank you! I hope you love them as much we do!

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  5. I am SO making these! Thanks for the idea!

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  6. I just made them but, we didn't have prunes so, I used raisins and coconut. They're awesome!

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed them! I will have to try them with raisins. My daughter hates raisins, but she might like them in these.

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  7. These look GREAT! Crossing my fingers you'll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!

    XO, Aimee

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  8. Sounds nutritious and looks delicious!

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  9. Hi! Visiting from sundae scoop. Ive never had a Lara bar.. but these look so good! Im going to have to try these first!

    If you get a chance I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party going on now! :)
    http://www.thegrantlife.com/2012/06/financial-friday-giveaway.html

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    1. Save your money and make your own Lara Bar! They taste just as good and in my opinion better because they are fresh and have not been sitting in a wrapper for who knows how long.

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  10. These look delicious and are so healthy, love it :)

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  11. Found you on Made You Look- love these bars, I will have to try them. Speaking of, aren't dates just the best sweetener ever? Thanks!

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  12. I love Lara bars. I eat them all the time. So did you figure out how much your homemade ones cost?

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    1. Yes...if I get my dates at WalMart ($1.50 cheaper than our other grocery store). I can make 8-10 homemade Bars for $4.25. I get double the amount or more for half the price!

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  13. They look so delicious and EASY! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

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  14. Our family is addicted to LaraBars, so I need to make these immediately!

    ps- I also have little "helpers" in the kitchen:)

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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  15. I love Lara Bars, I have pinned this recipe so that I can make them at home. Thank you so much for sharing

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  16. How many oz. In that bag of dates. I bought a container that holds way more because there are different kinds I want to try, however, I don't know how many dates should go into one batch.

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