Cashew Cookie Larabars
It all started with the Hot Chocolate Fudge Babies.
I love them. You love them. Everyone loves them. And so the time is ripe to introduce another flavor: cashew cookie. I initially created these to be a replica of the Cashew Cookie Larabars. However, this homemade version ended up tasting so much better than the packaged bars! I might even like them more than the chocolate version.
Yikes. Wait, you didn’t hear me say that!
Homemade Cashew Cookie Larabars
(Yields 110 grams, which is a bit more than the size of two Larabars)
- 30 grams unsalted cashews (1/4c)
- 80 grams dates, which is a scant 2/3c (I use SunMaid, as they’re softer.)
- tiny pinch salt (brings out the sweetness)
- Optional: a drop or two of good-quality vanilla extract (I use about 1/8 tsp)
Blend in your food processor (I use the Magic Bullet short cup. If you’re using a bigger food processor than that, I’d recommend at least doubling the homemade larabar recipe for smoother blending). Enjoy!
(Just like with the Hot Chocolate Fudge Babies, you can opt to make bars or balls or even cookie cutter-ed shapes.)
Variations
- Add cinnamon and raisins = Spice Babies
- Use peanuts in place of the cashews, and add dried banana = Elvis Babies
- Peppermint extract + cocoa + cacao nibs = Thin Mint Babies
- Throw in some coffee powder = Frappuccino Babies
- Roll in cinnamon sugar = Cinnabon Babies (or Snickerdoodle Babies)
Click to see all of my Homemade Larabar Recipes.
i’d make my own nut butter, just b/c the vitamix is powerful enough to do it!
hmmm I don’t even know what I would make first! I was at Costco the other day and I guy was there demonstrating the Vitamix, I seriously stood there in awe for about a half an hour. He made some seriously awesome ice cream smoothie thing. I think my first bet would be soup though because I am dying to try since you can actually heat the soup with just the blender!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! The first thing I’d make in the vit-a-mix would be my own cashew nut butter, which I can’t get in a grocery store within a 60 mile radius!
YUM for cashew cookie bars! The first thing I would make with a vitamix is my first ever almond butter!
These things changed my life. They taste exactly like cookie dough. Thank you CCK.
I have a gluten and dairy sensitivity and am totally disgusted by the $$$ of eating within my diet restrictions. I’ve tried other recipes but none of them turned out. I was extremely frustrated when I came across your site. I have to admit that I was skeptical that these bars were as good as you said. My 18 month old, my husband and I loved them!! Thank you so much for sharing, you are a life saver!
Wow, thank YOU for such a kind comment, Jessica! It really made me smile :).
Would you use instant coffee powder or any coffee would work?
Hi Li!
I’m not sure… I’ve never tried it with anything other than instant (which works well). But if you do, let me knoow how it goes! 🙂
I did this today and it turned out like a crumble topping. It wouldn’t stay together. Not sure if it was because my dates were in the frig. Any suggestions!! It tasted great though!!
Yup, probably because they were from the fridge. Leave them out (for at least a day) so they’re not cold. They’ll be softer :).
Hi, Katie! I made some of these and they are incredible! Question: I made a weeks worth of bars at once, but wanted to know the best way to store them (refrigerated or not), or does it matter. Is a week too long?
P.S. Your blog is my new favorite website. I’m addicted and plan on trying LOTS more of your recipes. 🙂
Awwwww!!!! Candace, you made my day :). I usually put mine in the fridge or freezer after a couple of days, but I think a week should be perfectly fine to leave them out. After all, they’re just nuts and dried fruit, both of which can stay out (unfridged) on their own.
Omg! Just made these and added 1/4 cup unsweetended shredded coconut, they are amazing!!!!