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March 20, 2015 58 Comments

Homemade Apple Pie Larabars

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Larabars are my all-time favorite type of granola bars. First of all, they’re absolutely delicious and they come in tempting flavors like blueberry muffin, carrot cake, chocolate chip brownie, and apple pie. Second, they’re each made up of fruit & nuts (and sometimes cocoa powder/chocolate chips, depending on the flavor)โ€“ and that’s it! No weird, unpronounceable ingredients.

My favorite flavor, apple pie, has just 6 ingredients: dates, almonds, walnuts, dried apples, raisins, and cinnamon. And, as I discovered recently, they’re really easy to make yourself.
Make your own Apple Pie Larabars for a fraction of the cost! Plus, they're quick to make.The ingredients go for a quick whir in the food processor, which chops up the nuts and turns the dates & raisins into a paste that’ll hold the bars together. When the fruit and nut mixture comes together after a few minutes, you just press it into a baking pan, cut it into bars, and your homemade Apple Pie Larabars are ready to eat!Make your own Apple Pie Larabars for a fraction of the cost! Plus, they're quick to make.It turns out that, like most things, Larabars taste even better when you make them yourselfโ€“ not to mention, you can make them for a fraction of the cost that you can buy them. And if you happen to have any special food needs, these are a perfect vegan, gluten-free, soy-free. and dairy-free snack. Yessssss!Make your own Apple Pie Larabars for a fraction of the cost! Plus, they're quick to make.

Make your own Apple Pie Larabars for a fraction of the cost! Plus, they're quick to make.
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Homemade Apple Pie Larabars

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • 9 large Medjool dates, pitted (you can find these in the produce department or bulk bins of your grocery store)
  • 1/4 cup raisins packed
  • 1 cup dried unsweetened apples (I got mine at Trader Joe's)
  • 1 cup raw almonds, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts, unsalted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in the food processor, with the dried fruit on the bottom, and blend until the fruit & nut mixture is finely chopped and sticking together.
  • Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish with wax paper, with extra hanging out around the sides to cover the mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into the dish and cover with the extra wax paper. Press or roll the mixture out until it's smooth.
  • Lift the wax paper out of the pan and cut the fruit & nut mixture into 10 equal bars. Wrap individually in wax paper or plastic wrap or enjoy right away.
  • Store in pantry for up to 3 months or refrigerator/freezer for up to 6 months.

Notes

*Be sure to use Medjool dates and not another variety such as Deglet Noor dates, since the stickiness of the Medjool dates is what holds the bars together.
*If your raisins and dates seem dry, soak them in a cup of warm water for 5 minutes before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 18g

 

 

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Comments

  1. Jessica @ kiwiyogirunner says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:41 am

    These look so good! I am 99% sure we don’t have larabars down under so making them would definitely work for me ๐Ÿ™‚ I have actually been searching for a good muesli bar to eat during work and this would be perfect ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Awesome! I always feel bad if I post about things that people can’t get buy in other countries since I have some wonderful international readers, so I’m so glad that you’ll be able to make these ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says

    March 20, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I love snacks with a little crunch to them (they’re always more satisfying for some reason!) and these look like they fit the bill ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:43 am

      They’re definitely a satisfying snack! Thanks, Lauren ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Katherine says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:05 am

    So glad I found this recipe, I was looking for a paleo option for a bake sale I’m hosting this weekend!

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    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:42 am

      Awesome! These would be a perfect Paleo-friendly treat ๐Ÿ™‚ Yay!!

      Reply
    • Steph says

      February 17, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      How did they turn out for you? Im full on embracing my plant based diet now

      Reply
  4. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I love larabars, but they are so expensive, but SO easy to make yourself. I love making them too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:42 am

      How fun that you make them, too! As long as you have a food processor, they come together in no time at all!

      Reply
  5. Tonia from TheGunnySack says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I love Larabars too and so does my family. I can’t wait to try making this homemade version!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:43 am

      The homemade ones taste so fresh! Hope you all love them as much as I do ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I admit to buying bars on occasion, but totally agree with you that homemade Larabars taste so much better! I haven’t tried making apple ones yet – great idea!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Thanks, Alisa! If I can find Larabars on sale, that’s often a better deal and it’s definitely more convenient, but I love being able to make them myself, too! And then I can make them whatever size I want ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Beverley Cheng says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Wow! Yours look so perfect and exactly like the actual bar haha! I really need to get myself a food processor… all i have is a magic bullet and i’m worried the dates will get stuck in the blender!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      YES, I’m glad you think they look authentic! Hmmm, I can see how that’d be a problem with the Magic Bullet. My food processor was such a worthwhile investment since I use it all the time!

      Reply
  8. Shannon says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Those look delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      THANKS, SHAN!!! Love you!

      Reply
  9. Stephanie Stuart says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Delicious, I love lara bars and have even used them to make pie crusts. I’m glad to see this recipe here and will try it tonight! thanks

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      Larabars sound like an awesome way to make a raw/vegan pie crust! You’ll have to let me know how they turn out for you, Stephanie ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Cece Leskova says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Looks tasty!

    Reply
  11. Ashleigh says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    They look so good! Thanks for posting – these could make a really good healthy treat ๐Ÿ™‚ Have a great weekend girl!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      Hope you have a great weekend, too, Ashleigh!!

      Reply
  12. Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I have only had a few a larabars in my lifetime, but I remember loving them! Although I did not like the blueberry muffin flavor, which seems to be an unpopular opinion. I have heard amazing things about the apple pie flavor! I need to get my hands on one! Your recipe looks delicious! I love that you are in college yet still finding ways to pull off such delicious recipes!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      I confess that I made & photographed these when I was at home a while back since I don’t have a food processor at school ๐Ÿ˜‰ But I have a couple recipes coming up soon that I’ve made in my dorm room!

      Reply
  13. Sam @ Grapefruit & Granola says

    March 20, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    I am definitely going to try this recipe! I’m so guilty of buying processed bars lately instead of trying to make something at home. I’m too lazy to play around with the recipe, so thanks for posting this!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 2:23 pm

      Yay, you’ll have to let me know how yours turn out! Thank goodness there are some healthy bar options out there, too, because I definitely don’t make my own all the time either ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    Hi Liv! Happy Friday! I love to eat Larabars, but agree they can get expensive. Who would have thought making them could be so easy. But darn, I need to buy a food processor. I don’t think my Nutribullet will cut it with this one. Have a great weekend! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      Hey Ashley! Aw bummer ๐Ÿ™ I use my food processor so much that I think it’s been a good investment! I use it for grating cheese for homemade mac ‘n’ cheese, making bars, shredding veggies, and probably lots of other things ๐Ÿ™‚ But it’s obviously not a must-have, except for the occasional recipes like this ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope you have a great weekend, too!

      Reply
  15. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Yes! Apple pie is one of the best ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  16. Ellie says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    YUM! I love Larabars especially the cherry pie. It’s got sour cherries in it and reminds me of cherry cobbler…without the pits! You can pretty much customize any bar like this adding chocolate or seeds as long as you keep the ratio or nuts to dried fruit at 1:1 Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      I haven’t tried the cherry pie flavor yet since I’m always wary of cherry-flavored things (I’m probably scarred from cherry cough syrup haha!) but it sounds really good! I’ll get that one to try next time I’m at the store ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  17. Liz @ A Latte Running says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    These sound and look absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks, Liz! Hope you have a great weekend! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  18. Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    I’ve never tried the apple pie flavor of Larabars, but I bet yours taste much better anyway! I’m all about my no-bake energizing snacks – these would be a great thing to keep on hand and the fact that they taste like pie? Can’t go wrong with that!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 20, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      I love no-bake snacks! So easy ๐Ÿ™‚ The only downside of making them myself is that I’ve been going through them way too fast!

      Reply
  19. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:56 pm

    Random comment, but….that picture at the top with all of the ingredients in the food processor? Is nicely done and very pretty! Hope you have a great weekend. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 21, 2015 at 11:38 am

      Thanks, Kaylin! Hope you have a great weekend, too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  20. Georgie says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I love being able to make my own snack bars when I have the extra time because it saves so much money! Love this flavor too ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 21, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Yes! It was a fun mini kitchen project and I’ll definitely make them again whenever I have time. Isn’t it so fun to make things that you’d typically buy instead?

      Reply
  21. Meredith Rice says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Liv again with these recipes!!! This looks delicious!! I added this to my pinterest food board to remind me to make. I’m excited!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 21, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      Haha! Thanks for pinning, Meredith! You’ll have to let me know how they turn out if you make them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  22. Hayley@healthyregardshayley says

    March 22, 2015 at 8:51 am

    I love making my own versions of things like this! Thanks for the recipe (:

    Reply
  23. Jessie says

    March 22, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Hi Liv! Happy start to a new week. These apple pie larabar’s look like a great protein bar to give you that energy boost you need pre workout or during the afternoon slump. Thanks for sharing this protein packed recipe!

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    • Liv says

      March 22, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      I’ve been loving Larabars during those afternoon slumps when I just need a little energy boost ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope your week’s off to a great start, Jessie!

      Reply
  24. Melissa says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:04 am

    Yum, I’ve never tried a Larabar before, but these look so good and easy to make! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  25. Jenni says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I love making homemade Larabars! I like Apple Pie, but I think Banana Bread is my favorite. I’m an RA and live in the dorms so no kitchen for me, but I did whip up a batch of bars the last time I was home. I love to eat them straight from the freezer – in fact I think they taste best like this! I’ll be reunited with my food processor over Spring Break soon and will have to give your Apple Pie version a try!

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    • Liv says

      March 24, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      Ahh so awesome that you’re an RA!!! I’m actually going to be an RA next year, so no kitchen for me this year or next year. I haven’t tried the Banana Bread flavor yet, but oh wow, that sounds amazing! Do you have the recipe on your blog?

      Reply
      • Jenni says

        March 25, 2015 at 11:56 am

        No, I don’t – at least not yet! I sort of just threw the batch together and didn’t measure things, but I am planning to test recipes next week over break and hope to have it up soon! That’s awesome that you are going to be an RA! This is my second year and the role is definitely hard work, but so rewarding and is a great experience.

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        • Liv says

          March 25, 2015 at 9:29 pm

          Awesome! I’ll have to keep an eye out for that recipe. I tend to throw recipes together without measuring, too, so blogging recipes has made me start slowing down to take notes when I’m cooking haha ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply
  26. P says

    March 31, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    These look insanely delicious! And all the $$ you must be saving must be an added bonus ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  27. Tjasa @ Sprinkle of Cinnamon says

    April 9, 2015 at 8:20 am

    These look so yummy and simple to make. Perfect for on the go snack and little energy boost when things just get too busy :).

    Reply
  28. rachel says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Hey i am using your recipe for my nutrition class… just noticed your calories don’t add up to 190. If your carbs, fat and protein are correct, then each bar should be 214 calories

    Reply
  29. Misty says

    August 7, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    These look delicious! Excited to make them,an I just bought an expensive box from Costco! Curious though if I could use regular fresh apples instead of dried? Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Liv says

      August 11, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Hi Misty! I haven’t tried it, but I don’t think fresh apples would work because they have a lot more moisture than dried apples.

      Reply
  30. Erin says

    February 5, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Can’t wait to try these! Just wondering how do you store them if you’re not going to eat them right away?

    Reply
    • Liv says

      February 6, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      Hi, Erin! I typically wrap each bar individually in a small piece of plastic wrap. You could also put each one in a small sandwich bag. I recommend storing each one individually so they don’t stick together. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  31. AJ says

    October 1, 2018 at 12:16 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is PERFECTION! Quick, easy, and spot-on! YAAAAAAASSSSS!

    Reply

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Hi, Iโ€™m Liv! I originally started blogging to share easy meals I made in my college dorm kitchen. Years later, as an attorney now, my goal is still to share delicious, approachable recipes with simple ingredients. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. More...

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