Thursday, August 23, 2012

Apple Pie Larabars (No-Added Fat, No-Added Sugar)


To be honest, I'm not a fan of most bars - whether it be Lara, Luna or Cliff (although I prefer the latter). Normally they're too high in sugar and calories and quite low in the protein that I want after an intense workout - plus they rarely taste like the description. Although the sugars are normally natural from dates and the like, its still quite a lot of ingredients for me - and so I've chosen to make my own variations of things that I loved both as a kid and now. This truly tastes like an apple pie - and its very quick to make with no added oils!



(Ingredients)

  • 1/4 cup of Homemade Date Paste
  • 1 1/2 cups of Old-Fashioned Oats (replace with Walnuts if you wish)
  • 1/2 Chunked Green Apple
  • 2 tsp of Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp of Cardamom and Coriander
  • A few Squeezes of Agave Nectar
  • Vanilla Rice Protein Powder (optional)

(Directions)
  • Place your oats in a blender with your spices, blend but allow some oat pieces to remain whole and then combine with your date paste and agave nectar in a bowl. If it has not come together and stuck, slowly add water to it and then fold in your apples.
  • Place into a dish lined with parchment paper and dehydrate at 150 degrees for about 15 min to one hour but do not allow it to become like baked oatmeal.
  • Cut into squares, serve and enjoy - add some stevia around top for texture!

2 comments:

  1. This sounds perfect for us when we are out cycling. Diane.

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    1. Ooh, that sounds lovely. I would love if you travelled with some. ^.~

      Thank you for commenting - hope you have a great weekend!

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