This is my way of duplicating my favorite Lara Bar. I figured they're so simple with just a couple ingredients that I could just make my own. There's no sugar in these either, well except for the chocolate chips. Keep them in the freezer and they'll be firm but still totally soft enough to eat without thawing. Warning: these are addictive!
Makes about 20 squares or tablespoon size ball
Ingredients
20 dried dates, soaked in hot water 15-20 minutes
1/2 cup natural peanut butter, divided (no other ingredients except peanuts and salt!)
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Method
After soaking your dates they should be soft and pliable. Add them to a food processor with half the peanut butter, and the cocoa. Process until it's all combined and smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining peanut butter, chopped peanuts, and chocolate chips.
You can either scoop tablespoon size amount of the mixture and roll into balls or take the mixture and press into a 1/4 inch thick disc on parchment paper. Lay another piece of parchment and press on top so it is flat. Try a large cast iron skillet or just use your hands. Chill in the freezer an hour or so.
Remove from freezer, with a knife trim edges so they're straight (optional) and then cut into squares. With the extra you've trimmed, you can roll into balls or just eat right then!
Store in the freezer.
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