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If you’re still on the fence about homemade Larabars – then this is the recipe you should try first. If you like coconut, dates and nuts you’ll love this delicious snack. These date bars taste almost exactly like the Coconut Cream Pie Larabars you can buy in the stores. The texture, flavor, and natural sweetness – I hate to be overly effusive but these are amazing! I am thrilled with the results and would not change a thing. I often try to develop new recipes but they all don’t turn out like this. I tweak recipes with a little here and a little there – but this does not require any tweaking. Traveling husband said these are better than the real thing – and my husband LOVES the Coconut Cream Pie Larabars.
I posted homemade Peanut Larabars just a few weeks ago and then received a lovely gift from the nice folks at Epicurex. They sent COCOZIA Coconut Water during the summer and I loved it! I posted this Coconut Water Smoothie and was very happy with the product.
When they asked me if I was interested in trying their COCOZIA 100% Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil – I enthusiastically said yes! Immediately I knew there was another homemade Larabar in the works.
COCOZIA Coconut Oil is “100% Organic, Unrefined, Cold-pressed Extra-Virgin Coconut oil; it’s USDA Certified 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil; NON GMO Project Verified, Kosher, Gluten Free; Free of Pesticides, Bleach, Hexane and Trans Fats; and contains medium-chain Triglycerides (MCTs) for Weight Management and Increased Energy.” This is amazing stuff and I can’t wait to try more recipes using coconut oil.
This recipe is very simple. All you need is COCOZIA Coconut Oil, unsweetened shredded coconut, fresh dates, raw almonds, raw cashews – and a food processor!
Process the almonds and cashews until finely chopped. Leave a few chunks!
Add the Coconut Oil, pitted dates and shredded coconut. Pulse until the mixture holds together. Press into a parchment lined loaf pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.
Slice and place in an airtight container. Stored in the refrigerator these will last several weeks. Honestly they don’t last that long at our house so I can’t say for certain how long they stay fresh – in theory they can last several weeks.
I’m making these again this weekend. Thanks to the folks at Epicurex – I love their products and I know you will too!
Homemade Coconut Cream Pie Larabars
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups raw almonds
- ⅔ cups raw cashews
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 ½ tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 12 ounces pitted dates, about 1 ½ cups packed
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper with enough extra that the paper comes up the sides of the pan. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor, process the almonds and cashews until finely chopped, leaving a few bigger chunks.
- Add the coconut, coconut oil, and dates.
- Process until well blended and holding together.
- Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and use some of the extra parchment paper on the sides to press down on the top of the date bars until smooth.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes before cutting.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
I am so anxious to explore other uses for this coconut oil. I’ve heard you can even use it as a skin care product. If you have any recipes using coconut oil please feel free to link them in the comments. I can’t wait to try sauteing vegetables too. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend.
Note: Epicurex provided the Coconut Oil to review but I was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
Tricia
Nola Gibson says
Haven’t gotten a chance to make these although I love the original Larabars. Cost wise this would be a bit more expensive than purchasing a box of 16 at Walmart. Buying all ingredients from Trader Joe’s it would come out to about $30 for all ingredients at around $1.80 per bar when a box of 16 at Walmart runs around $14. Still look forward to making these, love a project!
Tricia Buice says
Haha – you put a lot of effort into calculating this Nola! Some of the ingredients won’t be used completely so you’d have extra on hand for other recipes. Hope you get the chance to make them – so good!
Krys says
These Lara bars were GLORIOUS! Thanks for the recipe!
Tricia Buice says
Thank you Krys! I love these 🙂
Gary says
If this recipe yields about 8 bars, then I wonder if it’s cheaper to just buy the bars? They retail for $1 apiece. Even in modest amounts, all those ingredients are expensive save for the shredded coconut. Anyone here run the numbers?
Tricia Buice says
I have not run the numbers Gary but am sure I have paid more than $1 each in the grocery store. I will look into this the next time I go by. Thanks for your comment.
Jill says
I just made my first bars last night. This is the recipe I did. Yummy. I used my Ninja since I don’t have a food processor. I will be making these again.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Jill – We do love them and the coconut flavor is perfect! Thanks for the feedback and for visiting!
2 Sisters Recipes...by Anna and Liz says
These bars look fantastic! We love the simple ingredients and how quick and easy you can whip them up. This is a recipe we will definitely hold on to! Thanks Tricia!
Teffy @ Teffy's Perks says
YUM! I love making homemade energy bars and snacks so that I can take it to yoga with me.
Those look delicious, and I’m always game for coconut oil and dates!
{Teffy’s Perks} X
Wendy says
These will make a wonderful treat for my gluten free daughter! Not all store bought bars are gluten free, so we have to be careful. These would satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth, Tricia! The added boost of protein from the nuts makes these a great grab-and-go breakfast bar too!
Tricia Buice says
They are a great anything snack! Love em 🙂
Monica says
Glad this organic coconut oil works so well. I have still yet to enter into the magical world of coconut oil and I truly am intrigued. This sounds like a great recipe to use it in. The bars couldn’t possibly last weeks in the fridge given how good they look. I love a chewy bar and the more nuts, the better!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Monica – let me know if you try coconut oil in any recipes – I also find it interesting! Have a lovely weekend!
Betty says
Ooh….I love Larabars. I haven’t found a flavor yet that I don’t like. These really do look amazing. (The peanut ones looked amazing as well.) I have been cooking for several years with coconut oil but I’ve never tried the Cocozia. I’ll try these first with what I have on hand because I can’t wait! 🙂
Tricia Buice says
I would love to hear more about your favorite ways to use coconut oil Betty. I used to have a jar and then never bought another one. Looking forward to using it every way I can. Also Cocozia is a brand new product – so I hope you can find it in the stores soon.
cheri says
Hi Tricia, I absolutely love these bars, can’t wait to make them. I bet these are delicious!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks for giving them a try Cheri – I love em!
sue/the view from great island says
These sound so rich and chewy…and healthy! yay! I really need to try this recipe, I’m sure these are so much better than the store bought version.
Tricia Buice says
They are the best yet Sue – I still love the store bought but these are tasty too! Hope you have a great weekend
Susan says
They sound wonderful! I haven’t tried making a homemade Larabar and have to admit I’ve never tasted a store bough one either. Time to fix that 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Oh I hope you will Susan – they are so good! The perfect snack 🙂 Have a great weekend!
cristina says
Love all the raw and natural ingredients in these bars!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Cristina – they are tasty!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
We would love these energy bars too! These won’t last long in our house, Tricia.
Tricia Buice says
Any you make wouldn’t last long at my house! Have a lovely weekend Angie