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We love LARA bars! LARA Bars are: GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE, and VEGAN. These sweet pieces of heaven are made of basic natural ingredients, fruits and nuts. It doesn’t get any simpler. Each bar provides you with a great source of fiber, healthy fats and some protein. All-around they are wonderful and give you the boost of clean energy your body is craving.
Lots of recipe variations below The cookie dough is my daughters favorite!!
Great for a snack, anytime
Peanut Butter & Jelly
- 1/4 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/2 cup raw peanuts
- 1 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter
- Pinch of sea salt
Place the dates and cherries in a food processor. Blend until it becomes like a paste. Transfer blended dates and cherries to a bowl.
Add the nuts to the processor and pulse until chopped fairly small (but not too much, not nut flour. You want texture). Add the nuts, along with the sea salt, to the bowl with the fruit paste. Use your fingers to knead the nuts into the paste. Next you can spread the mixture out onto a plate covered in cling wrap. Using your hands mold the mixture into individual bars. Wrap each separately in plastic wrap or in small ziplocks. It is a good idea to refrigerate the bars after making to maintain freshness and let the form set (try to let them set in the fridge for 20 minutes before you eat one).
*Some like to just roll these into ball shapes and use them as “power balls” for on the go, pop in your mouth snacking. You are free to do that as well! I know some children that prefer to have them in the ball shape. You can use a cookie cutter and get all kinds of fancy with this. I prefer just the bar shape but do what suits you and your family.
*If you find your Larabars are a bit crumby add a couple tbsp of warm water and process again.
**For the recipes below, follow the same instructions as above, but substitute the different ingredients and measurements. All recipes make 2-3 bars. Feel free to double the recipes to make more.
Blueberry Muffin
- 1/4 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- ½ cup cashews
- 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Cashew Cookie
- 1/2 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/2 cup whole raw unsalted cashews
- a dash of sea salt
Key Lime Pie (hubs fave
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- dash of sea salt
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/3 shredded coconut
Almond Cookie
- 1/3 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/2 cup almonds
- dash of sea salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Peanut Butter Cookie
- 1/2 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup peanuts
Chocolate Coconut Macaroon
- 1/3 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 3 tbsp dark chocolate
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Cherry Pie
- 1/4 cup Dried Cherries
- 1/4 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/3 cup almonds (unsalted)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Pecan Pie
- 1/2 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup Salted Cashews
- 1/3 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp Organic Chocolate Chips
Official Lara Bar Flavors
- Apple Pie
- Banana Bread
- Blueberry Muffin
- Carrot Cake
- Cashew Cookie
- Cherry Pie
- Chocolate Chip Brownie
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Chocolate Coconut Chew
- Cinnamon Roll
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Ginger Snap
- Key Lime Pie
- Lemon Bar
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
- Peanut Butter Cookie
- Pecan Pie
- Tropical Fruit Tart
Feel free to get creative and make your own LARA Bars in your favorite flavors! You really can not go wrong making these little bars of goodness. Here are some ingredients for you to choose from when creating your own!
Build Your Own
When making 2-3 bars use ½ cup of nuts and/or seeds on their own or in combination.
Nuts and Seeds you can Use
- Pumpkin seeds
- Peanuts
- Almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Cashews
- Pistachios
Base Pastes
When making 2-3 bars use ½ cup of the dried fruit on their own or in combination (* I would always suggest to use some dates to make sure you achieve the desired consistency.
- Dates
- Figs
- Raisins
- Dried Cranberries
- Dried Apricots
- Dried Blueberries
- Dried pineapple
- Dried Papaya
- Prunes
- Dried apple
Flavorings & Extras
When making 2-3 bars use ½ tsp of extracts, a teaspoon or so of the spices and 1 tbsp of the zests and juice depending on how much flavor your would like.
- Shredded Coconut
- Ground Flax
- Lime Zest and Juice
- Lemon Zest and Juice
- Orange Zest and Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract
- Ginger Spice
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Dark Chocolate (for the treat variety)
- Mint Extract
- Coco Powder
- Sea Salt
- Natural Peanut Butter
Let me know what you create with this “build your own LARA Bar” menu. I would love to hear from you in the comments below.
You know what I discovered today? My family is making forward progress to a healthier us. I know we have made lots of small changes that result in huge changes, overall. BUT, Mother’s day gifts in our household use to consist of my favorite candy, chocolate, going to a Buffet and ending up in a food coma…only to want to lay down the rest of the day.
What have our small changes resulted in??? This Mother’s Day we are doing a Mothers Day 5k…as a family and Delaney wanted to “get me something in fitness” for Mother’s Day. No HUGE Buffets for us. We are choosing to be active.
You see, I keep saying all along…”You’re kids will do what you do.They will find importance and value in what you do.” Truly, they do I am such a PROUD MOM… that is ENOUGH for me
Is a Mom’s to-do list ever done? Well, for at least one day of the year, help your mom to forget about all of those projects and errands and other items she’s got to check off, and help her to stop and smell the roses. Or lilies. Or whatever flowers you picked up for her. You did remember to pick up flowers…right?
If your mom doesn’t live nearby and/or you’re looking for a healthy last-minute gift idea–that you can immediately email to her-you can’t go wrong with a Team Beachbody eGift Cards. (Instantaneously emailed to you so you can personalize and send to MOM Click on Shop, Egift card and select your amount of choice
1. Forgo The Fancy Restaurant
Taking your mom out for Mother’s Day brunch is a great idea…until you try and make a reservation, or find a parking spot, or have to contend with an overpriced prix fixe menu. Your mom deserves better. Instead, dazzle her with the ultimate Mother’s Day brunch, catered by you! Here’s how:
Prep the Centerpiece
If you picked up flowers for your mom, use this as the centerpiece. Fill a vase with cold water and add a few ice cubes. Remove all of the leaves that would touch the water, and trim the bottoms of the flower stems diagonally before arranging them in the vase.
Be the Brewmaster
First, brew her a cup of tea or coffee that she can sip on as you cook. Or, if you have an artisan coffeeshop nearby, pick her up a caffeinated or decaffeinated latte, cappuccino, or tisane. It’s a little luxury that she’ll appreciate that won’t break the bank.
Cook a Healthy Meal
No mom wants to think about dieting on Mother’s Day, but enjoying a healthy brunch will give her more energy to enjoy the day’s other activities. For a satisfying meal, select one or both sides and one main dish from the list below.
Side: Greek Yogurt Parfait
In this protein-packed parfait, the sweet berries balance the Greek yogurt’s tang.
Side: Avocado Toast
Avocados are full of heart-healthy fats and when combined with whole-grain toast, like Ezekiel, they create a side that’s full of nutrients and flavor. Add a pinch of espellete pepper (available at most spice shops or gourmet groceries) for a gourmet flair and a touch of smokiness.
Meal: Egg White Omelet with Kale and Mushrooms (source: Tastepotting)
Eggs are such a great breakfast or brunch food. Heat up organic, cage-free eggs in a skillet, add some kale and sauteed mushrooms and you’ll have a filling dish that won’t leave anyone weighed down.
Meal: Yogurt with Quinoa, Dates, and Almonds (source: Food 52)
If your mom has a sweet tooth, the dates in this recipe are sure to satisfy it in a healthy way. The nuttiness of the red quinoa and brightness of the lemon zest balance out the dish, which may just become a brunch staple for you and your mom.
Meal: Roasted Salmon Rosettes with Pistachio Crudo (source: A Stack of Dishes)
If you’re even a little adventurous in the kitchen, try this recipe. It’s quick and easy, but it will surely impress your mom. After all, when was the last time you presented a dish to her with “crudo” in the name? Ever?
2. Get Active Outside Together
More than likely, all your mom really wants on Mother’s Day is to spend some relaxed time with you. And what better way for her to feel like you’re wholly focused on her than by enjoying a walk, run, or hike together? Find a local trail, pretty walking path, or just get out in the neighborhood and enjoy the spring air as you catch up. Not sure where your closet hiking trail is? AllTrails.com can help you find a good one.
3. Treat Her to Yoga…
As we age, we can lose our flexibility if we don’t exercise and stretch regularly. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and injury. To help prevent your mom from experiencing these issues, introduce her to yoga with Beachbody’s Yoga Booty Ballet or by attending a local, entry-level yoga class together. Yoga is a gentle way to rehabilitate the body and reduce stress levels. Plus, studies have shown yoga can even help reduce the appearance of cellulite! She’ll leave class relaxed in both mind and spirit.
4. Or to Tai Cheng
Another fantastic low-impact exercise program that will also help re-introduce your mom to exercise is Tai Cheng. The program will help your mom begin to explore new ranges of motion without pain and loosen her tight muscles and joints. It’s also a great stepping stone to get her into more intense forms of exercise from tennis and running to P90X and INSANITY!
5. Do Something Different!
Sure, brunches and massages are standard Mother’s Day fare, but that doesn’t mean that’s what you have to do with your mom. In fact, she might love that you surprise her by introducing her to an activity you love or you or her has always wanted to try. What about horseback riding, canoeing, or even archery? Not only will these unexpected activate her body, they’ll also lead to a fun and memorable day.
Tell me: Which idea is your favorite? And, what are you planning to do with your mom this Mother’s Day?
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