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It seems like most people in the blog world know all about Larabar’s and probably have a favorite flavor or two. I loved (note past tense) the Key Lime Larabar but can’t find them anymore. Our local Wegman’s had a big sale on that flavor ($.79 each!) and I bought all I could get my hands on. But now they’re gone and I want some more!
Why do I like Larabars? They are all natural, contain only fruit and nuts and no artificial additives, they’re just the right size, they’re easy to carry for a snack at work, easy to throw in your purse or backpack and the flavors are all unique. Oh, I almost forgot, they are really satisfying and NEVER give me that low blood sugar crash people get from a carb-loaded snack.
Lime & Coconut Fruit & Nut Bar
So today I tried to make my own Key Lime Larabar imitations. I wouldn’t have to do this if they were still selling them in the stores. What up with that!!! I’m just going to say that other than a little stickiness, this flavor is very close to the actual Key Lime Larabar. I’m very pleased!
The original Key Lime Larabar is made with lime juice concentrate. I couldn’t find unsweetened lime juice that would work so I moved on to the real thing. My husband recently bought something that got me excited about this recipe. True Lime is crystallized lime in small packets like Truvia or Stevia and it’s not sweetened. I got everything together and got out the handy, dandy Cuisinart food processor. I was going to add vanilla extract but after mixing all the ingredients I felt it wasn’t necessary. So just pretend it’s not in the photo above.
I added all the dry ingredients first: dates, almonds, coconut, lime zest, prunes and 2 packets of True Lime.
I sprinkled on a dash of sea salt and the juice of one lime.
Turn on the processor and a minute later it’s done.
Spread the mixture in a 8×8 pan lined with Saran Wrap or waxed paper.
Chill to set, then cut into individual servings.
Store individually wrapped bars in the refrigerator. Grab and go!
Lime & Coconut Fruit & Nut Bars
2 cups raw almonds
12 oz pitted dates
8 pitted prunes
Zest of 1 lime
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 packets True Lime
dash Sea Salt
Mix all ingredients in a food processor. Press mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with Saran Wrap or Waxed Paper. Once chilled, cut bars and wrap individually. Store in refrigerator if desired.
Do you have a favorite Larabar flavor?
Thanks for stopping by!
Tricia
Anonymous says
What extra do you think would be used for Cashew Lara Bars?<br />I don't think I have seen raw cashews, have you?<br />I saw the LIME Lara Bars at Kroger's.<br />Debbie jasmine2023@charter.net
Leila @ Spinach and Skittles says
Yum! I am definitely making these soon.