Craving that pumpkin pie flavor this time of year? This is the perfect snack as it is easy to make,involves no processed ingredients, and is lower in calories than a slice of pumpkin pie or a pumpkin spice latte. All you need to make these homemade Larabars are cashews, and dates,and a few spices. These bars are slightly smaller than the bars you'd buy, which means they're lower in calories too, and just 122 per bar. Each chewy pumpkin spice bar offers almost three grams of protein and 1.2 grams of fiber,all for just 6.1 grams of carbs. This recipe makes a batch of 12 so you can hold the rest in the fridge for later. They hold less than 45 minutes to make and will succor you save a microscopic money, too. Related:
4-Ingredient Chocolate Salted Caramels That Are Actually Healthy From Jenny Sugar, or POPSUGAR Pumpkin Pie LarabarsIngredients1 1/2 cups raw cashews
1 1/2 cups Medjool dates,pitted (approximately 12)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
DirectionsPlace all the ingredients in a food processor until a sticky dough forms.
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Press the dough evenly into the pan.
Place in the fridge for approximately an hour to firm up slightly, which will make it easier to cut into bars. Place the large bar on a cutting board and cut into 12 bars. Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Snacks Yield 12 servings Cook Time 45 minutes Nutrition Calories per serving 122
Source: popsugar.com