DIY LARABARS

Larabars. With only two ingredients and no added fillers, they’re the king of simple snacking.

After years of stocking up on larabars as soon as they went on sale at Whole foods or Superstore, I finally decided to make my own. There’s less packaging, less waste, and it’s so much cheaper if you do it yourself. And with only two ingredients, the flavour combinations are truly endless!
All you need are some dates, nuts, and a food proccessor or high-speed blender.

RECIPE

The Base

1 cup whole pitted dates, soaked*

1 cup raw, unsalted nuts (I like peanuts best, but almonds, cashews, or walnuts work too!)

1/4 tsp salt

Optional Additions

Chocolate chips

Cocoa powder

Shredded coconut

Vanilla extract

Spices like turmeric, cinnamon, or nutmeg

*To soak your dates, place in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for 10 minutes until soft.

METHOD

Combine soaked dates and nuts in your food proccessor (or high-speed blender). Proccess on high for 3-5 minutes, stopping to stir as needed. Continue to blend until the nuts are semi-proccessed (leaving some chunks for crunch) and a sticky mixutre has formed.

Spread the mixutre onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press or role the mixture into a square, about 1/4 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut the square into 6 equally sized rectangles. Mild each bar into it’s desired shape. Place in the fridge or freezer to firm up for a minimum of 1 hour. Store chilled, and serve cold.