It is so each to make different copycat lara bar recipes. Once I started, I couldn't stop. I made about 10 different flavor combinations. I am not typically a fan of low carb protein bars or other snack bars. They have just never really been my thing. But when I tried Lara Bars, I fell in love. A little higher in carbs than I would normally eat but an excellent natural source of fuel before a workout or during our nice long spring and summer hikes. The cherry pie flavor is my favorite! After looking at the ingredient list and noticing how minimal it was, I instantly knew that I could quickly and easily make my own copycat Lara bars. I started with this variation and things just took off from there. I ended up making lemon, key lime, plum coconut and Almond Joy Fruit and Nut Bar variations. Easy and delicious!!
Check out some of my other favorite low carb pumpkin recipes:
- Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Roasted Pecans
- Keto Pumpkin Pie
- Keto Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
- Pumpkin Spice Keto Creme Brulee
- Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
- Pumpkin Spice Boosted Coffee
- Pumpkin Spice Apple Chips
- Low Carb Pumpkin Loaf
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Paleo Lara Bar Copycats - Pumpkin Pie Fruit and Nut Bars
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 10 Bars 1x
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup raw pepitas
- 1 cup Deglet Noor dates, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice (get the recipe here)
Instructions
- Grind cashews and pepitas in food processor until they are finely chopped. Add dates, apricots, and pumpkin pie spice. Pulse until all ingredients are combined and evenly sized.
- Pour mixture between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use your hands to press and form the mixture into a compact rectangular shape. Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around it and refrigerate for 1 hour. This will allow it to firm up and make it easier to cut into bars.
- Remove from fridge and cut into 10 bars.
- Individually wrap the bars in plastic wrap and store them in the fridge.
Notes
Per Serving - Calories: 140 | Fat: 5.6g | Protein: 3.5g | Net Carbs: 18g
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bar
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Sarah Gruber says
I made both the pumpkin pie fruit and nut bars and the almond joy fruit and nut bars for my grand kids - both are excellent and in my opinion they taste better than actual Lara Bars! I did add a tsp. of vanilla extract to the almond joy mixture because it seemed a little dry and that little bit of moisture seemed to help them hold together. To address the comment of them being dry, I think a little bit of water or flavor extract will do the trick - or soak the dates and drain them prior to processing. Thanks for this quick, and delicious recipe!
Dusty says
Hello
I have attempted this recipe twice and both times the bar crumbles - it wont harden into a bar.
I love the taste- I scoop the powdered fruits with a spoon -but would much prefer a bar.
Please -what am I doing wrong?
PS I do not have a food processer- I do grind the nuts -hand cut the dried fruit and toss everything til coated.-first attempt mixed everything in blender
press into a bar shape and chill overnight-tried freezing but still doesn't stick.
Thank you
Dusty
Robin Edmunds says
These look awesome! Just wondering, would almonds or another nut work in place of cashews? If so, I have all the ingredients in my pantry now and will make these tonight! 🙂 SO glad you post...I love your recipes!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I think they would be great with almonds as well. If you try it, let me know. I would love to hear your thoughts 🙂
Jacki Barenz says
I'm not creative @ ALL when it comes to cooking. Do you think there could be a different dried fruit that would work besides apricots? I just can't stand them for some reason. LOVE the dates though!
Kyndra Holley says
Honestly you can't even taste them. You could probably get away with just omitting them and not even adding a substitution.