Chocolate Oatmeal Larabars

Larabars are energy bars made with a blend of delicious fruits, nuts and spices. I came to know about these Larabars from pinterest. There were lot of interesting recipes for making different types of Larabars. Today I have made Chocolate Oatmeal Larabars with the ingredients that I had at home. Actually I added in a lot of other ingredients too but wanted to keep the title short.

It is very easy to make these energy bars and you can save some money by making it at home. You can carry them to your trekking, biking or picnic with your friends and family. Or you can also munch on this healthy treat after your lunch. Kids will love it.

Ingredients:

• Pitted dates – 1 cup
• Rolled oats – 3/4 cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tbsp
• Walnuts – 1/4 cup (chopped)
• Almonds – 2 tbsp (chopped)
• Agave nectar – 2 tsp
• Flax seeds –  1 tbsp
• A pinch of salt and powdered cinnamon

Method of Preparation:

Toast rolled oats until it just starts changing color. Let it cool and grind it to a coarse mixture. Transfer it to a bowl.

Grind dates in the food processor and add all the other ingredients except walnuts and almonds. Grind until everything becomes a thick mixture. Finally add chopped walnuts and almonds, pulse for a few time until blended well.

Prepare a pan lined with parchment paper. Transfer the contents to the pan and level it with your wet fingers. Let it set in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours. Remove and transfer the bars to a cutting board and cut into desired shapes and length.

Larabars are ready. Store in a container with lid in the refrigerator.