Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Apple Cinnamon Fruit and Nut Energy Bars

Here is my version of homemade Larabars. The apple cinnamon combo is my favorite. Mine are not quite as beautiful as some of the others you might see online, but they are delicious and SO EASY!

Ingredients:
(all approximate measurements)
1/4 c raw almonds
1/4 c raw pecans (when I ran out I used hazelnuts... mmm)
1/4 c raisins
1 c dried apple rings (the soft ones, not chips...I get mine at TJs and use about half a bag)
7-9 pitted dates
cinnamon

Directions:
1. In a food processor, put the nuts in first and grind them to a small size (not quite almond flour, but small enough that they look like sand/seeds. The smaller the nuts are, the easier it will all stick together.
2. Add the fruit and a couple dashes of cinnamon. Process this until the mixture starts clumping together.
3. Put the mixture on a piece of parchment paper. Fold the parchment over so the mixture is wrapped completely. Press the mixture flat (and together) to make a rectangular shape. You may use a cookie sheet for this step.
4. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before cutting into bars. You may individually wrap the bars, or just cut into pieces (like picture) and refrigerate the entire thing. This is what I do, and I just pull one out of my parchment package each morning to enjoy with my coffee.
5. Keep refrigerated for about a week. Enjoy!


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