Name: Pecan Pie Larabars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds; 1 1/2 cups raw pecans; 1//2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch coarse kosher salt; 8 ounces pitted dates

This pecan pie larabar recipe is an easy homemade version of your favorite store bought snack! Only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make.

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overhead photo of pecan pie larabars cut into squares

I love snack time, and I'll be honest, pecan pie larabars are a big part of that.

I usually need a little something to get me through either the afternoon or that stretch between dinner and not wanting to go to bed. While a thick slice of pecan pie would be great, it's probably not the healthiest option.

Homemade larabars to the rescue! This DIY will save you lots of money (those little bars are expensive!) and take just minutes to prep.

What are larabars?

Larabars are the brand name of a snack bar made from nuts, dates, and a few other minimally processed ingredients. They're wholesome and delicious. I think they taste like cookies or pie most of the time!

Larabars are naturally vegan and gluten-free, making them a healthy treat almost anyone can enjoy!

Pecan pie larabar ingredients

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How to make homemade larabars

Pulse almonds and pecans in a food processor until broken into small pieces
Add vanilla and salt and pulse a few times
Add dates and process until a thick dough forms
Use parchment paper to form dough into a flat square
Wrap and chill before cutting into squares

step by step photos for making homemade larabars

Top tips for the best homemade larabars

You'll definitely want a food processor to make larabars at home. If you don't already own one, here's a link to the food processor I have. If you need recommendations for other ways to use a food processor just drop a comment below or shoot me an email!
Use raw nuts for the best flavor and texture. Roasted or salted nuts will alter the outcome of the recipe.
Any pitted dates will work, but medjool dates will give you the richest flavor and texture.
If your dough is too crumbly, add water one teaspoon at a time until it softens and holds together when pinched between your fingers

Tips for customizing

Add a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the mix
Dip chilled, cut bars in chocolate
Mix in mini chocolate chips by hand after processing
Top bars with cookie dough like in my vegan cookie dough bars
Roll into balls instead of cutting into squares

More healthy snack recipes

homemade pecan pie larabars stacked on a plate

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This post was updated in February 2020 with new photos and more helpful information about the recipe.

Recipe

Pecan Pie Larabars

These wholesome homemade pecan pie larabars bring all the flavor of your favorite pecan pie!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Lindsay Moe

Ingredients

Instructions

Place the almonds and pecans in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they are broken up into very small bits.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of coarse kosher salt and pulse a few more times. Add the dates and process until a thick dough forms. The mixture should stick together when pinched between your thumb and forefinger. If the dough seems too dry add water, a few drops at a time, and process until desired consistency is reached.
Dump the dough out onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper. Use the paper to form the dough into a uniformly flat square about 1 inch thick. Wrap the dough well in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator or the freezer for about 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Wrap well in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container for up to a week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.