Homemade Coconut Larabars
Lately I’ve been trying to eat healthy and I’m trying to avoid any processed food. It’s actually not that hard but when it comes to having a little sweet treat there’s always added sugar and things I can’t pronounce. When I first tasted Larabars I loved them but at $1.69 each I knew I had to recreate them myself. These Homemade Coconut Larabars are the perfect treat after a good workout or a hike in the woods….or not!
The whole process of making these Homemade Coconut Larabars is pretty easy. All you need is a good food processor. Add in one ingredient at a time and then pour it out onto some parchment paper and you’ve got yourself a pretty tasty snack.
I added in mixed nuts with raisins but you can add in whatever nuts you like. Next time I’m going to use pecans because they’re my favorite nut. Even some all-natural peanut butter would be pretty good too.
After I took my pics for these I cut them in half again, layered them between parchment paper, sealed them in a container and put them in the freezer. That way they’re out of sight of my kiddies (who would have them gone in no time) and I actually think they’ll taste pretty yummy straight out of the freezer!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Protein packed energy bars that will satisfy your sweet-treat craving any time of the day!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup trail mix (my mix included peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and raisins)
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
Instructions
Line an 8X8 baking dish with parchment paper leaving sides hang over; set aside. In a small bowl, add dates and fill with hot water. Let sit for 10-15 minutes until dates soften up. Once dates are soft, drain water and pour dates into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add in shredded coconut and pulse again. Add in mixed nuts and pulse until mixture all comes together and is finely chopped. Add in coconut oil and pulse again until you get the desired consistency. Pour mixture into prepared pan and flatten with a spatula. Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes. Remove pan from fridge and remove mixture by lifting both sides of the parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 bars or 16 squares. Enjoy!Notes
Total time includes refrigeration time.
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