Homemade Larabars

You can easily make and customize your own Larabars or any other type of snack bars with the NutraMilk. These are plant-based, made from whole, pure ingredients - very nutrient dense, gluten-free, dairy-free,  refined sugar-free. These are so versatile! They can be enjoyed as a snack for school, hiking, or anytime of the day. Customize ingredients to make the flavors you love. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

For basic bar

• ½ cup dates
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup cashew butter made with the NutraMilk
• ¼ cup almonds
• ¼ cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Additional add in:

• 1 cup dried apples for Apple pie flavor
• ¼ cup chocolate chips or choice & 1 tsp. Vanilla essence for cookie dough flavor

For carrot cake flavor

• ½ cup dates
• ¼ cup raisins
• ¼ cup dried pineapple
• ¼ cup almonds
• ¼ cup walnuts
• ¼ cup cashew butter made with the NutraMIlk
• ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup shredded carrot (optional)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp coconut oil

For cashew butter

• 2 cups (300g) cashews
• 1/8 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by making cashew butter
• Place cashews and salt in the NutraMilk container.
• Press Butter cycle, set for 5-6 minutes.
• Press Start.
• Open the container lid.
• If necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter.

• Add all the ingredients to the NutraMilk (if making Cookie Dough bars, do not add chocolate chips yet). Process until the ingredients are finely broken down and evenly combined.
• Shape: Shape dough into a rectangle. It should be about ½ inch (1½ cm) thick.
• For best cutting results, transfer to a plate or cutting board and freeze for 30 minutes.

• Cut: Cut rectangle into bars. Wrap each bar in parchment or wax paper. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.

Recipe inspired by Live Eat Learn.