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Chocolate Larabar Recipe (Nut Free, Allergy Friendly).

Jun 27, 2017 · Modified: Jan 8, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 17 Comments

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Nut free chocolate larabar recipe

This chocolate larabar recipe is delicious – chewy and flavorful, and made without nuts! Enjoy making this favorite snack at home with this easy recipe. 

stack of homemade chocolate larabars

Larabars – a favorite snack of those who follow a gluten free, grain free, or paleo diet. They have such appeal, don’t they?

They’re free of refined sugar (for the most part), they come in different flavors, and they’re great for packing in lunches or taking on trips.

chocolate coconut larabar recipe

But if someone in your family has a nut allergy, these delicious bars are not safe. Every flavor has nuts of some kind, so they’re off-limits.

But it’s actually super easy to make this nut free chocolate larabar recipe at home. You just need a few simple ingredients and a food processor. Even a mini food processor will do – you’d just have to split the recipe into two batches.

easy nut free larabar recipe

Now, what does this homemade larabar recipe contain? Simple ingredients:

  • medjool dates
  • pumpkin seeds
  • cocoa powder
  • toasted coconut
  • vanilla extract

One question that often comes up is where to find safe dates. Of course, you should always call and check with the company to make sure any ingredient is safe for your diet. Sun Date is a brand that says they only handle and package dates in their facility. I’ve been able to find this brand at Aldi for a very reasonable price.

If you don’t like pumpkin seeds, you could also make these with sunflower seeds. And if you can’t do coconut, go ahead and leave it out – just use more seeds instead.

You can definitely make some different flavors with this recipe – you could add some mini chocolate chips for more richness, you could add dried cherries or cranberries for a bit of tart flavor, or you could leave the chocolate out and add cinnamon, ginger, and some dried apples for an apple pie flavor.

There are lots of possibilities with this recipe!

chocolate nut free larabars

These homemade larabars are so delicious, you’ll be reaching for one for breakfast, and then a snack, and then maybe as a dessert…they’re hard to put down!


And if you’re more of an energy bite person, try these chocolate chip oatmeal energy bites – they’re an easy and tasty snack!

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easy nut free larabar recipe
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Chocolate Larabar Recipe (Nut Free, Allergy Friendly).

A tasty chocolate larabar recipe that's free of nuts and uses simple ingredients. 

Course Snack
Cuisine gluten free, Grain Free, vegan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 107 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 

  2. Place the coconut flakes on the cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for about 6 minutes or until golden brown. Stir once or twice so that it gets evenly toasted. Set aside to cool.

  3. Place the pitted dates, pumpkin seeds, toasted coconut, unsweetened cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Process until the ingredients come together into a ball. You may need to stop the processor and use a spoon to evenly distribute the ingredients. 

  4. Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on a cookie sheet. Place the mixture on top, and use your hands to shape and flatten into a rectangle. 

  5. Wrap up the rectangle and refrigerate for two hours. Slice into 10 bars. Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Larabar Recipe (Nut Free, Allergy Friendly).
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
192
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
20
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. April

    July 22, 2022 at 11:35 am

    Do you think there is anything other then dates that could be used. We have a sensitivity to dates. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 22, 2022 at 9:53 pm

      I think dried plums or dried cherries could also work in this recipe.

      Reply
      • April

        July 22, 2022 at 10:51 pm

        Awesome. I’ll give that a try. Thanks for the reply.

        Reply
  2. Amy Armour

    September 14, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    I’m excited to try this, thanks for sharing again!

    If anyone’s tried freezing them, how’s the consistency once they’re thawed?

    Reply
  3. Carina Garcia

    October 06, 2020 at 2:42 am

    You said that sunflower seeds can be used in place of pumpkin seeds, but somewhere I had read that any kind of seed would do. What about chai seeds? I know they aren’t quite the same consistency as pumpkin or sunflower but I usually have them in my pantry on a regular basis. So if it’s one less ingredient to buy that would be convenient. Thanks

    Reply
  4. carina garcia

    June 13, 2020 at 3:21 am

    do you think it would work if I used dried cherries instead of dates? Im not really a fan of dates. Thanks

    medjool dates
    pumpkin seeds
    cocoa powder
    toasted coconut
    vanilla extract

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      June 13, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      It might, but it may be a little dry with the cherries. Medjool dates are very moist, so they help hold the bars together.

      Reply
      • card 5607

        October 06, 2020 at 2:41 am

        You said that sunflower seeds can be used in place of pumpkin seeds, but somewhere I had read that any kind of seed would do. What about chai seeds? I know they aren’t quite the same consistency as pumpkin or sunflower but I usually have them in my pantry on a regular basis. So if it’s one less ingredient to buy that would be convenient. Thanks

        Reply
  5. Lori Reinhardt

    February 18, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    I am so going to make these for camping.

    Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. Bethany @ athletic avocado

    June 30, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Who would have thought that you could make larabars without nuts? These bars a genius!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 03, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Kathy

    June 29, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    These look delicious. I can’t have chocolate or nuts, so I’m excited to make the apple tasting ones. Thanks again. I just ordered your print book. :) Excited to get it around July 13th.

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 03, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thank you for purchasing my book! I appreciate that! I hope you love the larabars! :)

      Reply
  8. Mary

    June 28, 2017 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    OOOH!! This, I think, is your best recipe ever!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 03, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Thank you so much! We love these! :)

      Reply
  9. Julia Mueller

    June 27, 2017 at 11:11 am

    I’ve been meaning to take a stab at Lara Bars foreeeeeever and I’m psyched the recipe’s already done for me! These are perfect for bringing hiking or mountain biking – you’re saving me from getting hangry on trail! Love these, girl!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      June 27, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Julia! They are so easy to make!

      Reply

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