Homemade Larabars
These Homemade Larabars are a delicious and nutritious snack made with simple ingredients, customizable to various flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup dates Pitted and soaked if hard.
- 1 cup nuts (almonds or walnuts) Can be replaced with any nuts.
- ½ cup flavoring (e.g., dried apples, cherries, chocolate chips, or grated carrots) Choose according to preference.
- ¼ cup spices (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg) Add spices depending on the flavoring used.
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by pitting the dates and soaking them in warm water if they are hard.
- In a food processor, blend the nuts until they are finely chopped but not turned to nut butter.
- Add the soaked dates and the desired flavoring into the processor with the nuts.
- Mix until the ingredients form a sticky dough.
- Press the mixture into a lined baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up, then cut into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. Can add honey or maple syrup for sweetness, and experiment with different ingredients for variations.