--- title: Homemade Treats Inspired by LARABAR description: Any other Larabar addicts out there? I am a self proclaimed Larabar addict. And let me tell you, this recipe is better than the original Larabar. image: https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-1-2_2.jpg --- [![the Buzz logo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-buzz-blog-2016/logo.jpg?width=204&height=163&name=logo.jpg "the Buzz")](https://thebuzzblog.calgiant.com/) A blog by California Giant Berry Farms - - - - - - - Berries - [Blueberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/blueberry) - [Blackberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/blackberry) - [Raspberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/raspberry) - [Strawberries](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/strawberry) - Lifestyle - [Hacks, Tips & Tricks](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/hacks-tips-tricks) - [Dorm Room Friendly](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/dorm-room-friendly) - [Family Gatherings](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/family-gatherings) - [Feel Good Stories](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/feel-good-stories) - [Healthy Habits](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/healthy-habits) - [Lunchbox Combos](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/lunchbox-combos) - [On-The-Go](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/on-the-go) - [Outdoor Dining](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/outdoor-dining) - [Sweet Treats](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/sweet-treats) - Seasonal Favorites - [Fall Flavors](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/fall-flavors) - [Spring Celebrations](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/springtime) - [Summer Gatherings](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/summertime) - [Winter Holidays](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/winter-holidays) - Diet Friendly - [Gluten Free](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/gluten-free) - [Low Calorie](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/low-calorie) - [Paleo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/paleo) - [Vegetarian](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/vegetarian) - [Whole 30 Inspired](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/whole-30-inspired) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-buzz-blog/home-ss-spacer-2.png?width=1100&height=600&name=home-ss-spacer-2.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/pumpkin-spiced-stawberry-frappuccino) [Pumpkin-Spiced Strawberry Frappucino](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/pumpkin-spiced-stawberry-frappuccino) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-buzz-blog/home-ss-spacer-2.png?width=1100&height=600&name=home-ss-spacer-2.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-acorn-squash-salad) [Blackberry & Acorn Squash Salad](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-acorn-squash-salad) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-buzz-blog/home-ss-spacer-2.png?width=1100&height=600&name=home-ss-spacer-2.png)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-apple-pie) [Blackberry Apple Pie](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-apple-pie) # Homemade Treats Inspired by LARABAR [Cal Giant](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/preview/author/cal-giant) | March 5, 2016 [![](https://assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Yum](https://yummly.com) Any other Larabar addicts out there? I am a self proclaimed Larabar addict. I buy them weekly and spend more money on them than I’m willing to admit. But they are healthy, made with minimum ingredients, and delicious, so I feel like they are worth the investment. Until I realized I could make them myself. I set out to make my own version of their blueberry muffin bar. Using only dates, pecans, cashews, blueberries and a splash of vanilla, I am tempted to say my version turned out better than the original Larabar. After my success with the [vegan cheesecake crust](https://thebuzzblog.calgiant.com/paleo-and-vegan-blueberry-cheescake) last week, I decided to use mostly pecans instead of cashews, and I think this is the way to go. But feel free to use whatever nuts you have on hand. My version also turned out a lot denser than the original Larabar. That being said, a little square is incredibly filling, so I’d recommend cutting your rectangles in half. The final step in making these bars? Getting my co-workers approval. Well, let’s just say, they are gone. No one could believe the ingredients I used. They are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. Will you try them? I’d love to hear! ![lara\_bars-5.jpg](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-5.jpg?width=720&name=lara_bars-5.jpg "lara_bars-5.jpg") Blueberry Larabar Recipe *Ingredients* 1 cup pecans ½ cup cashews 1 ½ cups [Natural Delights Medjool Dates](https://www.naturaldelights.com/) 2 cups California Giant blueberries 1 tsp vanilla *Instructions* You can buy dried blueberries, but I prefer to dehydrate my own blueberries so I know there are no preservatives in them. To do this, bake your fresh blueberries at 175 degrees for 4-6 hours (depending on your oven). The end result should be chewy. Combine all of your ingredients in a food processor until a paste forms. Make sure not to over process. You still want to see the individual nuts and berries. Line a 9x5” pan with wax paper. Press mixture into pan (I used another piece of wax paper on top to help flatten evenly). Refrigerate for a few hours. Cut into rectangles or squares and store in the refrigerator. These bars are very dense, so a little square goes a long way! ![lara\_bars-6.jpg](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-6.jpg?width=720&name=lara_bars-6.jpg "lara_bars-6.jpg") ![lara\_bars-1-2.jpg](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-1-2.jpg?width=720&name=lara_bars-1-2.jpg "lara_bars-1-2.jpg") ![lara\_bars-8.jpg](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-8.jpg?width=720&name=lara_bars-8.jpg "lara_bars-8.jpg") ![lara\_bars-1-2\_1.jpg](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-1-2_1.jpg?width=360&height=360&name=lara_bars-1-2_1.jpg "lara_bars-1-2_1.jpg")![lara\_bars-1-2\_2.jpg](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/lara_bars-1-2_2.jpg?width=360&height=360&name=lara_bars-1-2_2.jpg "lara_bars-1-2_2.jpg") ## Leave a Comment ### [@calgiantberries](https://www.instagram.com/calgiantberries/) ![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/calgiant%20logo%20for%20hubspot%20author.png) ### Cal Giant [More posts from Cal Giant](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/preview/author/cal-giant) Never miss ANYTHING [Subscribe Today!](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/subscribe) ### Must Reads - [![strawberry guacamole 600x400.](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/strawberry%20guacamole%20600x400..jpg)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/kickoff-to-football-season) [5 Tailgate Treats to Kickoff Football Season](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/kickoff-to-football-season) - [![zzzbruschetta](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/zzzbruschetta.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/minimalist-recipes-for-spring) [Minimalist Recipes for Spring](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/minimalist-recipes-for-spring) - [![cg gluten free lemon cupcakes-8](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/cg%20gluten%20free%20lemon%20cupcakes-8.jpg)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/a-gluten-free-cupcake-to-sweeten-the-week) [A Gluten Free Cupcake to Sweeten The Week](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/a-gluten-free-cupcake-to-sweeten-the-week) - [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-03%20at%204.37.58%20PM.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/beat-the-daylight-savings-blues-with-these-sweet-recipes) [Beat the Daylight Savings Blues with these Sweet Recipes!](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/beat-the-daylight-savings-blues-with-these-sweet-recipes) [![spacer](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-buzz-blog-2016/spacer-logo-2.png?width=177&height=107&name=spacer-logo-2.png "the Buzz")](https://thebuzzblog.calgiant.com/) [![spacer](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images-buzz-blog-2016/spacer-logo-3.png?width=206&height=83&name=spacer-logo-3.png "California Giant Berry Farms")](http://www.calgiant.com/) - - - - - - © 2026 CALIFORNIA GIANT BERRY FARMS. 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