A Larabar is my absolute favorite snack or after dinner treat because they taste so amazing yet they are so healthy. ย That combo is near impossible to find! ย However, the cost of buying them made me feel guilty so I knew I could make them myself: ย simple ingredients, no preservatives, gluten free, dairy free and loaded with protein and fiber.
I know many of you are doubting me right now, but please TRUST ME and give this recipe a try. ย You will be shocked at how amazing they are and even your kids will beg you for them! ย To quote my picky hubby “Wow! ย Those are shockingly good!” ย Don’t believe me at how easy they are? ย Take a peek at my 27 second video tutorial and see for yourself ๐
The most pricey ingredient in all Larabar bars are the dried Medjool dates so shop around because they can go for around $7 a pound at the grocery store. ย I buy mine from Sam’s Club for $4.50 a pound in a 2 pound container. ย Anyone else have a great source for Medjool dates they want to share?
I wrap my finished bars individually in plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge but they are perfectly fine at room temperature as well. ย I like having them ready to toss in a kids lunch or a healthy snack before a workout.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabar
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
Description
Make those expensive Larabars at home using just a food processor! ย Really easy and much cheaper.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces pitted dried Medjool dates
- 2/3 C dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1/3 C semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In your food processor, pulse the peanuts until they are chopped finely, but do not create a paste. Add the dates, chocolate chips and sea salt. Pulse repeatedly until the mixture comes together. As the dates begin to break down, you can make your pulse length longer.
- On a sheet of wax paper, place the mixture in the center and use your fingers to evenly press it into a 9″ x 9″ square. The thickness will be around a 1/2″. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm them up before cutting into 16 even pieces. I like to wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap so I can take them on the go and stick them easily into my kids lunches. Store at either room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
Calories: 223
Fat: 4.8 grams
Carbs: 42 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 3 grams
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