Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup nuts (any combination)
  • 1-1/2 cups dates (or a combination of dates and another variety of dried fruit)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Instruction

  • Place dates into a small heat-safe bowl. Pour hot water over the dates and allow to soak for 10-15 minutes to soften the dates.
  • Once the dates have soaked, drain the liquid off the dates, reserving the liquid to use if needed.
  • Fit a food processor with an s-blade. Place nuts in the food processor and pulse until the nuts break down into small pieces.
  • Add in the dates and dash of salt, and pulse the mixture together until the dates have broken down and a thick paste forms, scraping the sides down if needed. Add in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid if needed to help bring the mixture together.
  • To shape larabars press mixture into a 7×11 pan lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing int0 6 bars.
  • Alternatively, you can shape the mixture into 1-2 inch balls for a bite-size treat.