Foxy Lara Bars

(here are coconut/almond and cherry w. toasted almond/cashew)

As soon as I had finished my Crossfit session last Saturday, I knew I would faint unless I ate something! Luckily they had some Lara bars on hand to stop me from passing out.


Not sure if you have ever tried a Lara Bar (it was my first taste) but they are great post-workout snacks, because they are basically made up from; nuts, fruit and spices. REAL FOOD!


As well as being really delicious, the company boosts the follow claims; 
Unprocessed - Raw - Non- GMO - Gluten Free - Dairy Free - Soy Free - Vegan - Kosher.  
The main problem with these bars is that they cost around $2 - $2.50 each!!  


The ingredients are so simple, that I figured I could just make my own version, and I was very pleased with the results. My kids even loved them.


So here's how to make them, no cooking, just grab your food processor and lets go!!


Ingredients: This makes approx 3 - 4 bars
1 cup dates chopped
1/4 cup of dried cherries 
1/3 cup of toasted almonds, raw cashews
small handful of unsweetened coconut
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)


Method:
- blitz dates and cherries in the food processor until a paste, then set aside in a bowl
- no need to clean out food processor, just add the nuts and coconut and pulse until finely chopped
- mixed chopped nuts by hand into the paste
- now shape into rounds or bar-shapes and wrap in cling-film (plastic wrap).
- store in fridge until ready to scoff!!


Alternative flavours:
try adding/replacing the following ingredients to the basic recipe of 1 cup dates to 1/3 cup nuts.


pecans, apricots, carob chips, cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, grated lemon rind (small amount of juice)


if you have any other variation please let me know!


Date facts:
Dates also contain vitamins A1, B1, B2, B3, B5, C and more than 20 different amino acids; they help in the digestion and assimilation of carbohydrates, and help to regulate blood sugar levels and fatty acids content in our bodies.