The first installment of Make This, Don’t Buy That is finally here. You voted on which protein/energy/power bar I should make and the winner chosen by majority vote was the Carrot Cake bars in place of the carrot cake bars from Lara Bar.
I was thrilled to have that be the choice because of all the desserts in all the world Carrot Cake is my favorite. I had a Carrot Cake cookie in Athlete’s Plate and so I knew what the ingredients would be but how do I make them into a bar with minimal effort and ingredients.
I researched the ingredients in Lara Bar as well as other recipes and wound up making three bars and each one tasted better than the next so I am presenting the bar that I believe came out better than all the rest.
The Baha Bar – Carrot Cake Bar
Ingredients Baha Bar: 1/3c rolled oats, 1.5oz raisins, 1/3c shredded unsweetened coconut, 1/3c dried pineapple, 3 dates (pitted), 2 medium carrots (chopped), 1/3c hazelnuts (pecans or walnuts are typical), 1tsp cinnamon, 1/2tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2tsp allspice
Ingredients Lara Bar: Dates, Almonds, Walnuts, Raisins, Pineapple, Unsweetened Cocount, Carrots, Cinnamon, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Servings: 3
- Nutritional Information Baha Bar: 295calories, 13g Fat, 42g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 5g Protein
- Nutritional Information Lara Bar: 200calories, 8g Fat, 32g Carbs, 5g Fiber, 3g Protein
Directions:
- In a blender or food processor blend oats into a powder.
- Add in the dates and blend.
- Add in the carrots, pineapple and raisins and blend.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and blend.
- After all ingredients are combined then take 2 Tbs of the mixture and form a log then flatten out into a bar.
- Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
If bars are too dry then add in a splash or two of HoneyMilk to moisten. If the bars are too wet then add in a bit of rolled oats to dry them out.
The Baha Bar – Carrot Cake Bar
Let me know if you make these bars. Let me know your thoughts.
Do you have any ideas for the next Make This, Don’t Buy That?
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HOLY YUMMMOOOOO!!!!!! I’m making these! Great recipe Jason!
Nora recently posted..Second Cup
YES I have been waiting for this. :) Thank you, can’t wait to try ‘em!
Marlene recently posted..Foto Friday- then and now
I am gonna try these, another tip, for those who dont have hneymilk, I use honey or agave if they are too dry, it works wonders
Scott recently posted..Weekly Ramblings
Maple Syrup is another choice as well for extra moisture.
I will be making them!!! These are my fav’s and my son was just complaining that I didn’t buy the Cliff carrot cake bars. Thanks soooo much!
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These look awesome man. I’d like to see something harder though- something that’s not already a very healthy product; like a PowerBar or Pure Protein Bar. LaraBars are already pretty clean, feel me?
Yay!! This looks awesome! I can’t wait to make them!
Aimee (I Tri To Be Me) recently posted..Life Happens
THESE ARE FREAKING UNREAL! I HAD TO BITE INTO ONE IMMEDIATELY! They smelled amazing and I would EASILY choose the baha bar over Lara!!!
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the whole point of a lara bar is gluetin free/paleo – so NO OATS. What a disappointment. :(
I’m sorry but I don’t see the words Gluten Free or Paleo in my description so I’m not sure why you would be disappointed.
Also, if you wanted just gluten-free you can get extra thick rolled oats from Bob’s Red Mill that are gluten-free.
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