Lara-Bites! These happened completely on accident from a recipe gone wrong and they are delicious. Basically, I was trying to make “rawnola” (raw granola) and left the food processor on too long.

I actually am not a Larabar fan, but these are a little less “datey” and have the addition of oats so they feel way more substantial to me. Once I realized they tasted like cookie dough, I threw in some dark chocolate chips because why not?!

The great news is this recipe is extremely flexible and can have a million substitutions. The first time I made them I added pecans and walnuts. This time I forgot to… so let’s call this the most basic #nutfree version… which makes them perfect for kiddos with allergies or nut-free schools!

LARA-BITES INGREDIENTS:

• Old-fashioned oats
• Large medjool dates (pitted)
• Shredded coconut
• Cinnamon
• Sea salt
• Chocolate chips
• Chia seeds
• Vanilla extract
• Almond milk (*use an alternative if want it to be 100% nut free!)

HOW TO MAKE LARA-BITES:

• STEP 1: Blend everything except the milk and vanilla in the food processor.
• STEP 2: As it’s pulsing add the milk/vanilla.
• STEP 3: Once well combined, form into balls and enjoy!
• STEP 4: Store in fridge.

NOTES, SUBS, AND ADDITIONS:

• I know they last a solid month at least because I ate them after they spent a month in the fridge… but good luck letting them last that long!
• Any type of nut would be great in here. You could also add chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground flaxseed, dried fruit, or anything else you’re craving!
• If your mixture seems too wet, add more oats. If it’s too dry, add a bit more dates or milk.
• I have not tried doing these in the blender… there are some things a good processor seems to be better for as it blends on an even plane as opposed to pushing things to a blade at the bottom. But by all means, if you’ve got a blender and wanna try, have at it!

Lara-Bites

Recipe by KateCourse: Breakfast, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Snacks, Sweets

These delicious snack bites are Larabar-esque, but I find them to be more filling with the addition of old-fashioned oats. This is a basic nut-free recipe (that tastes like cookie dough!) – feel free to add nuts, or any other ingredients you’d like.

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats

• 8 large medjool dates (pitted)

• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 6 tablespoons almond milk (use an alternative milk if want it to be 100% nut free!)

Directions

• Blend everything except the vanilla and milk in the food processor.
• As it’s pulsing, add the vanilla and milk.
• Once well combined, form into balls and enjoy!
• Store in fridge for up to month.

Notes

• I know they last a solid month at least because I ate them after they spent a month in the fridge… but good luck letting them last that long!
• If your mixture seems too wet, add more oats. If it’s too dry, add a bit more dates or milk.
• I have not tried doing these in the blender… there are some things a good processor seems to be better for as it blends on an even plane as opposed to pushing things to a blade at the bottom. But by all means, if you’ve got a blender and wanna try, have at it!

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