How close these homemade Larabars are to the real ones? Well, let me tell you what I have discovered.
On a recent 4 day road trip to Arizona I had to pack quickly and found myself a little unprepared when planning our meal choices for the journey. I am usually very conscious about what to eat when travelling, and I know how hard it is to eat well on taking a road trip. The best way to be ready to travel is to pack some nutritional food in a cooler and have a worry-free ride!
On this trip, the cooler was empty, and the quick and easy way to change that was to go to the grocery store and get some ready-to-have snacks and drinks.
Road trips are never long when riding with my husband. We always manage to find something to talk about, and we talk a lot. We pause sometimes to listen to some music, and then we talk again. We had no kids on this trip, just him and I and 14 hours with the long smooth roads of America. These roads make me so sleepy!
Winter is almost here and my immune system can easily drop with the changes of the season. I have learned that a few years ago, when I moved back to Ohio and got sick very often.
Every year around fall, I try boosting my immune system by cutting off a few things that are a threat to my body. It is amazing to see how helpful these steps are. I still may be sick once or twice a year but the recovery process is much faster.
When eating out, I sometimes have a tendency to get hives. What do you get on the side of the road when you are travelling? Let’s not go there please. Wait a minute… a food blogger that is allergic to food? Yes and no. Hives are hard to diagnose. But a good doctor gave me a good explanation: “american foods are very processed and it is hard to find what is causing you to have this problem.” Wow! Thanks doc.
On my recent trip to Arizona, I found myself buying Larabars. One single bar can cost me about $1.75 to $2.00 per bar. Each bar have only 3 ingredients and I can pronounce each one of them. After an online search and comparing a few recipes, there was particular one that I wanted to try. Preparation time was about 15 minutes.
Homemade Lara Bars
Inspired from various sites that made homemade Larabars
Ingredients
- 2 cups of pitted dates
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
2. Put them in a bowl and add the peanut butter. Mix them well until well bonded.
3. The most common method is to shape them into a rectangular shape. Cut them and wrap them individually, put them in the fridge.
The bars don’t get gooey or sticky after you wrap them. You can actually have it with you on the go and they will not fall apart. I kept mine on the fridge and after my boys discovered them...well, lets just say I have to make some more!
The homemade Larabars are very close to the real deal in taste and texture. The ingredients are easy to find, and the price is excellent, it cost me about $0.50 per bar. No bad at all! I hope you try them soon!
Before I end this post, I have to tell you that my husband gifted me with a Digital SLR and of course a 400 page book to learn how to operate the camera, that is so him! . Goodbye point and shoot. You have been so good to me. I will still carry you in my purse every time I go out. We had a great time together.
What do you have in your cooler when you travel?
Amigaaaa, as meninas que trabalham comigo estão babando em frente ao computador vendo suas guloseimas !!! QUEREMOS MAIS POSTS !!! Beijo e have a nice weekend.
Obrigada amiga. Que bom que voce e suas amigas gostaram. Um bom final de semana pra voce tambem.
These larabars look totally addictive! And congrats on your new camera, as the photos look superb!
Thanks Maya!
I love that this recipe has 3 ingredients to it and sounds perfect for road trips or just eating.
Those look identical to larabars! My bank account can’t keep up with my love for them.. this is the perfect alternative
Sarah, they are so easy to make. My husband actually made some this morning and took him no more than 15 minutes. They are so good, and much more affordable!
I love that there’s only 3 ingredients in these! And your photos are fabulous!!
Thanks Kate!
Congrats on the new camera! As for the food allergies, I had a similar experience with my daughter’s doctor…they said don’t bother getting her allergy tested. I did anyway and cut the foods out and now she is MUCH happier.
These bars look perfect…easy to make, nutritious and most of all delicious!
Dawn! So good to see your daughter improving with her allergies, that is great! I was also tested for my allergies but not much there. I just learned that there are some foods I have to stay away! Thanks
Very cool! I bet these are better than lara bars…wayyyy better.
They were so delicious, Thanks
Whats not to love about this recipe? 3 real ingredients – amazing! These do look like a road trip must have.
Right Kita! It is a great companion in a long trip
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Oi Menina! I totally want to make these! (Larabars are so expensive!!!). And I wanted to ask… what are the things that you cut out to boost your immune system??? Bjs!
First I cut coffee. For me, a simple cup can affect me. It is considered top of the list to lower the immune system.
My first week is the hardest, don’t like the headaches. After that, I am just fine, don’t crave any coffee.
I take some raw apple cider vinegar twice a day (mixed with water). It helps to balance the body pH.
Anything refined and white is off of my list, at Thanksgiving I will probably treat myself with something yummy and sweet. I am patient:)
I cut animal protein off of my diet ( I still have eggs sometimes. It is hard to cut eggs, everything else I am okay) I live off of grains, raw nuts, lots of green vegetables and fruits.
I juice at lunch time, a green recipe. Lots and lots of green things and ginger!
I take D3 and Probiotics.
Rest and exercise helps me a lot and I am should do more. That is the area that I lack most.
A preventative doctor helped me in the past and I loved it.Everything the taught me works.
If I have to blog about a yummy treat, I make sure It is not staying in my house:)Friends and church events are the best times to bake!
After winter I normally don’t get so restrict, but I still have to be very careful.
I also get no hives!!! This makes me so happy.
Hi AnaHelena. I love roadtrips. What a treat that the two of you love talking. Trips go by way faster that way. Wow. It sounds like you haver had quite an adjustment to living here in the States. But you do sound like you are getting the better of it. Thanks for an interesting post.
I don’t know which picture look more tempting and mouthwatering..:)) this is amazing recipe, never tried making it, but sure look something that I was eating when I was very little-well similar!:)
Fantastic post, pictures and recipe!!!!
Love that these are unprocessed. Nice post! Congrats on your new DSLR.
You just now got your DSLR?! WOW! You were amazing before, imagine what you will be able to do NOW!
Mario! I love road trips too!!! It has been this way since I move to America. So much to explore!
Sandra! You are always so sweet. Thanks!
Tori! Great natural ingredients. Thanks.
Tiffany! Love the learning experience with a point and shoot, so much we can do with these pocket cameras. Now I am ready for a new challenge. Thanks.
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Ola meu amiga. Obrigado pelas amáveis palavras. Lembre-se, há muito excelente acampar disponível entre Arizona e Ohio!
Great post! I love Larabars, always eating them on the go. Nice to know I can save some cash doing them at home!
Thanks for this post…. I love Lara Bars. Can’t wait to try out your recipe.
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Mmmmmmm. I love Lara Bars! I will have to try these!!!