Cherry Pie Larabars
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Cherry Pie Larabars
Description
The recipe creates a fruit and nut-based snack by processing dried cherries and dates until they form a sticky base, then adding raw almonds and processing to blend uniformly. The mixture's texture is slightly crumbly but holds together when pressed, allowing it to be shaped into bars or optionally rolled into balls.
Pressing the mixture into a flat rectangle and slicing creates eight bars that store well in the refrigerator, maintaining freshness. These snack bars provide a natural energy boost without added sugar beyond what is in the dates and dried fruit.
They are convenient for on-the-go use, easily wrapped individually for transport. The ingredients combine to offer sweetness from fruit, texture from nuts, and a satisfying chew, making for a simple homemade alternative to commercial energy bars.
Roll the mixture into balls instead of bars for easy snack bites.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherries dried unsweetened
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates , pitted
- 1 cup almond raw
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, combine the dried cherries and dates and process until a sticky dough is formed. (Be patient-- this takes a minute or so!) Add in the raw almonds, then process again until the almonds are broken down and the batter looks uniform.
- mixThe resulting mixture may appear to be a bit crumbly, but it should stick together easily when you pinch the mixture with your fingers.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and transfer the batter to the flat surface. Press the dough into a flat, rectangle shape. (You could use a rolling pin for this, but I just used my hands.) Once the dough is evenly thick, you can slice it into 8 bars.
- Separate the bars and store them in a sealed container in the fridge for best shelf life. When you need to keep a snack in your purse or bag, simply wrap one of these bars tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper, and it should last an entire day or two at room temperature.
Notes
- Roll the mixture into balls instead of bars for easy snack bites.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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