Apricot-Almond Lara-Bars + Giveaway Winner!!

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In other news, here's another treat to try out:


I’m sure you are familiar with the ever so popular Larabars. Dates are the main dried fruit used in these bars, however; I thought it would be interesting to use both apricots AND dates. They turned out slightly less sweet and had an earthier flavour. Apricots are lower in the glycemic index, while dates are QUITE high. Try substituting dried apricots for dates in your next recipe for a lower-glycemic treat.


I use un-sulphured apricots, they are the brown ones. (Tends to produce a richer more date-like flavour).

½ cup almonds, ground in food processor

½ cup apricots, packed

¼ cup dates, packed

¼ cup almonds, roughly chopped

2-3 tbsp oat flour

Pinch of salt

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp vanilla extract

Grind nuts in food processor, add dried fruit and process until combine, add in rest of ingredients and process until a dough forms. Form into a flat square about 1 ½ inches thick. Cut into bars and store in fridge and eat these on the go! Makes 6-7 bars.

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