Homemade Larabars only take a few minutes and are 40% cheaper than store bought! This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip version is one of my favorite gluten free, healthy snacks for kids and adults!
I’m on an energy bar kick lately because, summer snacks should be simple.
And make ahead.
And portable.
And healthy.
But should taste like dessert.
Right?
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip is my all time favorite Larabar flavor because:
- It tastes like cookie dough.
- It’s made with just a few healthy ingredients.
- It’s gluten free, grain free, and dairy free.
The only thing not to love is the price….so I made my own in just minutes for 40% cheaper than store bought!
These are the ultimate easy summer breakfast or pool snack.
I’ll go ahead and admit, my kids would rather buy a Drumstick from the concession stand at the pool than eat an apple or celery stick. But, if I bring a few homemade Larabars, it’s a cinch to win them over!
And you’d better believe these will be making appearing in lunch boxes when back to school time comes too!
4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars
Ingredients
- 2 cups Medjool dates pitted* (buy Medjool Dates here)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4-1/3 cup Mini chocolate chips (I buy these Enjoy Life chips since they're gluten,dairy, and soy free)
Instructions
- Place dates, peanut butter, and vanilla in a food processor with the S blade in place.
- Pulse until mixture resembles large moist crumbs.
- Pour mixture into a small casserole dish lined with parchment. Use clean hands to spread mixture evenly across pan, pressing down firmly. It's alright if it doesn't cover the entire pan, just press them out to the desired thickness.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly across surface, pressing gently to keep them in place.
- Refrigerate until firm, then slice into bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
Check out these other healthy snack ideas!
Ultimate Guide to Healthy Snacks for Kids
Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Snack Bars (GF, DF)
Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies (GF)
whoa! Such simple & delicious ingredients! I’m totally going to make these
Great – hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Yum, these look too good! Peanut butter and chocolate AND a pretty healthy treat–how does it get better?
Right?!
These look delicious! I’m big on keeping “mom snacks” in the car for when my kdido takes a car nap and I’m starving. These are perfect!
Great idea, Beth!
Dates and peanut butter- such favorites in our home!! These look great.
Thank you, Megan. 🙂
These look great – we love making homemade Larabars too. Pretty easy to make and saves money -especially if you can get ingredients in bulk from Costco!
Big YES on the extra savings at Costco, Lydia!
I am in love. I love energy bars and these are so easy to make.
Thanks, Anna – hope you enjoy them!