My major issue with most of the pre-made bars on the market is their ingredient list. Chemicals, sugar, unnecessary additives…
Larabars are one of my go-to picks when I’m traveling and I keep extras in my desk, purse, and even my toiletry kit. Why? Simple, clean, whole food ingredients. They’re the perfect little energy boost and super tasty.
Since I love them so much I decided to try making my own version to keep at home. This recipe is allergy friendly {Vegan, Gluten-Free & Paleo}, plus it’s raw, easy to make, and – Most importantly – Delicious!
Makes:
6-8 Bars depending on size
Time:
8-10 Minutes of preparation and no cooking time!
Ingredients:
- 8oz Pitted Dates
- 1/2 Cup Almonds {Or other nut if you have an allergy or don’t have almonds on hand}
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Chocolate/Carob Chips
- 1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds
Directions:
- Combine dates & nuts in a food processor – Blend until a paste-like substance begins to form
- Add salt and blend until the consistency begins to resemble dough
- Add half of the chocolate chips & pulse a few times
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil
- Drop the dough onto the sheet and press dough down into a square or rectangle shape {Aim for 3/4-inch thick – Though it’s really about your person preference}
- Drop remaining chocolate chips & silvered almonds on top, press gently into dough
- Cut into bars or squares
Stay tuned for the next MCLV Mange installment and check out the previous posts from this series to see what you’ve missed so far:
Nice work, Caity! I love Larabars too, and agree that they are some of the cleanest around. But I’ve actually never made bars at home like this. Sounds pretty easy. Thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂