Time for another healthy post!!
I finally got my act together today (well, kind of...) and made some more Larabars. I think I struck gold today, 2 very yummy flavors...
Apple Pie Larabar:
-1/2 cup dates
-1/2 cup dried apples (non sweetened)
-1/4 cup almonds
-1/4 cup walnuts
-1/2 tsp cinnamon (or to your liking)
-1/4 cup raisins
Put all in your food processor and blend for 2-3 minutes. I always dump onto a piece of wax paper and then press into a bar form. These make 2-3 bars. I made 2 but they are huge!! But...soccer dad likes himself a hearty snack.
Banana Bread Larabar (seriously tastes just. like. banana bread!!!!) might be my new love :)
-step one....if you can't find unsweetened dried bananas...do this: cut up a ripe (the riper the better) banana into think slices. Place on parchment paper on a baking sheet (if you don't they will stick like crazy!) Bake for about 2-3 hours at 200 or until they dry out. So..do this when you are going to be home for the day and you want your house smelling like bananas :) I did a couple so I could make a couple batches or have some for snacking. Way better than those oil and fat loaded banana chips (that my kids happen to LOVE!) Can also use a dehydrator if you are so lucky to have one :)
now for the actual recipe:
-1/3 cup dates
-1/3 cup almonds
-1/3 cup dried or dehydrated bananas
Place ingredients into food processor for 2-3 min. Press into bar form. I got 2 nice size bars out of this and boy oh boy...it was like eating banana bread. I am so excited for morning snack tomorrow!
Let me know if you've tried any others...there are lots out there. I think my next endeavor might be the Key Lime. One of my co-workers was eating one the other day and he kept saying how good it was...now I just need to figure out the right ratio...there is a little more to those... I'll keep you posted!
Happy Healthy Snacking!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Homeade Larabars
I have an issue to deal with...making easy and healthy snacks! Well, I've tried many and liked many but how can I resist a new recipe. Enter the Larabar. Surely you've heard of Larabar right? Well, they are super trendy right now because they are all natural energy/snack/protein type bars. Very healthy, no garbage, basically. Well, they can get quite pricey as well. It's painful paying near $2 for a bar. Now, they do go on sale and they do have coupons, but still...
So, in the blog world lately I have seen MANY recipes for homeade larabars. Do you think I could resist trying a couple? NOPE!!
Here's what I tried and really really enjoyed!
PB&J Larabar (recipes adapted from http://www.eatrundoyoga.com/) makes 2-3 bars.
-1/2 cup pitted dates
-1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts
-1/4 cup cherry berry dried fruit mix (or any dried cherries, cranberries or blueberries would be yummy!)
Put dates and peanuts into a food processor for about 2-3 minutes (closer to 3 in my opinion) but in the last 20-30 seconds add in the dried fruit.
Dump mixture onto a piece of waxed paper and form into a bar. (I pressed with my hands and then folded the wax paper around in a rectangle and pressed more to make the shape) Cut into squares or rectangles and wrap in plastic wrap. Store in fridge or freezer.
**Can I just say YUM...like ridiculously YUM...pbj in the healthiest way and no nasty wheat gluten to upset my tummy! I am having one for my snack tomorrow, I am so excited!
Almond Cookie Larabar
-1/4-1/2 cup dates (I used 1/4 and it wasn't enough...so next time I'm going closer to 1/2)
-1/2 cup roasted almonds
-1/4 tsp vanilla
Place ingredients in a food processor...2-3 min. Follow directions as above. Also serves 2-3.
**These were also very good. Mine didn't stick together as well as the pbj ones, so I'm guessing I just needed more dates in there or to throw in another "sticky" ingredient. They were very tasty and healthy though.
See...super duper easy peasy. I think I might start experimenting with these a bit. My food processor and I have been very friendly lately, hopefully he will continue to treat me right!!
Have you ever made your own Larabar? If you have...PLEASE SHARE!!
So, in the blog world lately I have seen MANY recipes for homeade larabars. Do you think I could resist trying a couple? NOPE!!
Here's what I tried and really really enjoyed!
PB&J Larabar (recipes adapted from http://www.eatrundoyoga.com/) makes 2-3 bars.
-1/2 cup pitted dates
-1/2 cup roasted, salted peanuts
-1/4 cup cherry berry dried fruit mix (or any dried cherries, cranberries or blueberries would be yummy!)
Put dates and peanuts into a food processor for about 2-3 minutes (closer to 3 in my opinion) but in the last 20-30 seconds add in the dried fruit.
Dump mixture onto a piece of waxed paper and form into a bar. (I pressed with my hands and then folded the wax paper around in a rectangle and pressed more to make the shape) Cut into squares or rectangles and wrap in plastic wrap. Store in fridge or freezer.
**Can I just say YUM...like ridiculously YUM...pbj in the healthiest way and no nasty wheat gluten to upset my tummy! I am having one for my snack tomorrow, I am so excited!
Almond Cookie Larabar
-1/4-1/2 cup dates (I used 1/4 and it wasn't enough...so next time I'm going closer to 1/2)
-1/2 cup roasted almonds
-1/4 tsp vanilla
Place ingredients in a food processor...2-3 min. Follow directions as above. Also serves 2-3.
**These were also very good. Mine didn't stick together as well as the pbj ones, so I'm guessing I just needed more dates in there or to throw in another "sticky" ingredient. They were very tasty and healthy though.
See...super duper easy peasy. I think I might start experimenting with these a bit. My food processor and I have been very friendly lately, hopefully he will continue to treat me right!!
Have you ever made your own Larabar? If you have...PLEASE SHARE!!
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