A Larabar That ISN’T A Larabar!

11 Apr

Hello chickadees!

First off, I would like to say thank you to Gen for posting my guest post yesterday. And THANK YOU to everyone who read it! You guys are seriously amazing! (if you missed it, check it out here.) It was so much fun to write and I loved talking with you guys about that f-word.

I’m also glad that you guys are enjoying my printer-friendly links! I am so excited about them and could barely wait to share them with you! :D

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Do you like Larabars?

Wait. Why am I even asking that?! I KNOW you do! ;)

One of the things I love about Larabars is all of the different flavors you can have. For example, Snickerdoodle, Peanut Butter Cookie, and Blueberry Pie.

HOWEVER, even more than ALL of the different flavor choices, and I love that their ingredient lists are so Healthy and SIMPLE. Essentially—- Fruit and Nuts. (aka, WHOLE foods!)

But, what if someone wants a Larabar,

that ISN’T a Larabar?

How about if they want PIE?! :)

Then I have the solution for you. :)

A Single Lady Banana Cream Pie

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Notes: Optional: spread nuts on a dry baking sheet and roast in the oven @ 400* for a couple of minutes. Let cool. (Roasting your nuts is optional, but it really enhances the flavor!) Any kind of nut will work!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a frozen banana
  • a large handful of walnuts, pecans, or almonds! **see note

Mix-ins: Chocolate Chips, Carob Chips, Raisins, Blueberries, Sliced Strawberries, Peanuts, Walnuts, Pecans, Coconut, Sliced Almonds, Cherries, Cacao nibs, Peanut Butter, Walnut Almond Butter, Sprinkles! :)

Directions

Chop up the nuts. 

(You want about 1 – 1 1/2 Tb total minced nuts total.)

Place nuts into the bottom of a muffin-tin hole.

Slice and chop up the frozen banana.

Smoosh it with a spoon until it becomes likesoft-serve.” (You can also just skip the chopping part and blend up the banana in a blender until banana “soft-serve” is formed.)

Add whatever mix-ins you would like! Have some fun with it!

I used Mini Chocolate Chips this time!

Then layer the banana mixture on top of the nuts. (You can also just mix-in the nuts in with the banana mixture instead of having it at the bottom, but having it at the bottom will give it a more pie-like feeling. :) )

Place muffin tin into the freezer for about 20 minutes (or until the filling has set).

Once your  pie has set, let it sit out for a minute or two.

Then, remove from the muffin tin,

grab a fork/spoon,

and DEVOUR! :D

PERFECT for a Single Lady like me! :D

Questions of the Day:

What mix-ins are you going to use when you make this?

Do you like Single Lady recipes?

xoxox,

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107 Responses to “A Larabar That ISN’T A Larabar!”

  1. applesnoats April 11, 2011 at 1:53 pm #

    this is so genius!!!!can’t wait to try it:)

  2. bakebooks April 11, 2011 at 2:33 pm #

    I love this!

    No-bake! :)

    I love single-serving stuff. I made a Single-Lady Choco-Chip Muffin before in the microwave and so quick. Y’know when you have an emergency attack ;)

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 4:25 pm #

      Sounds like yourSingle-Serving Muffin would go great withthis Single-Serving Pie! :D

  3. Emily Elizabeth @ Kisses for Breakfast April 11, 2011 at 2:44 pm #

    Genius! I love making healthy versions of familar favorites. Lets see, I think I will mix in raw cacao powder (chocolate) and peanut butter and put it on a roasted peanut crust. You can’t go wrong with chocolate, banana & peanutbutter! :)

    I love single serving recipes. No matter how healthy the treat, it *usually* shouldn’t be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner – which tends to happen in my house if I make more than a single serving. ;)

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 4:24 pm #

      YUMMY! Haha, nope, you can never go wrong with Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana! :D

      Me too! Single Serving Recipes = AWESOMENESS! :)

  4. fitchocoholic April 11, 2011 at 2:47 pm #

    I loooooove single serving recipes!!! This looks AWESOME! :D

  5. spoonfulofsugarfree April 11, 2011 at 3:15 pm #

    Oh this is fabulous :) :) :) I can’t wait to make it! I just threw a banana in the fridge…waiting for it to freeze now!

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 4:21 pm #

      Thanks Darling!

      Haha, theBEST bananas are the frozen ones. ;) yUm YuM! :)

  6. movesnmunchies April 11, 2011 at 3:30 pm #

    OMG SO SO SSO CUTEE!!!!! i would mix in choc chips and top with pb!!

  7. Sophia @ Raven Waves April 11, 2011 at 3:54 pm #

    This sounds so easy and delicious!!! Love it!

  8. keepnthefaith April 11, 2011 at 4:20 pm #

    you never cease to amaze me with your creativity. This is so simple, but I would have NEVER thought of it! This is perfect for me when that late night snack calls!

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 4:26 pm #

      I’m glad you like them! :) Yes, these are PERFECT for late night snack calls! :D

  9. omnomally April 11, 2011 at 4:22 pm #

    These look fabulous! I love making my own Larabars and these are an ingenious twist on such a simple idea :D
    Yummy!

  10. Ma Ma Megan April 11, 2011 at 4:33 pm #

    Ooh this looks awesome. Open up a bakery and I will be your first customer ;)

  11. Jenny April 11, 2011 at 4:42 pm #

    No bake and make it your own? Now that’s my kinda recipe. I would definitely use chocolate chips and top it with nut butter. Yum :D

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 5:26 pm #

      YUMMY! Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana are the BEST combination! :D

  12. snackgirlgoeshealthy April 11, 2011 at 4:46 pm #

    AHAHA! I love this! So cute! AND EASY! HELLO, AND THANK You very much! All I need is easy and delicious and I’m perfectly happy!

  13. Stephanie April 11, 2011 at 4:50 pm #

    Mmm, I’m totally making this this weekend.
    I don’t think I’m gonna add in any add ins, though if I did I would probably add in unsweetened shredded coconut and maybe some carob chips. Or raisins. Or carob-covered raisins. Actually, now I just want some carob-covered raisins. They’re so so good.
    Loooove single lady recipes!

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 5:27 pm #

      Oh gosh, I love your Carob-Covered Raisins idea! I need to get me some of those! :D

  14. Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey April 11, 2011 at 4:54 pm #

    Yum, girl!! I love banana soft serve. Thanks for the idea. :)

  15. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate April 11, 2011 at 6:09 pm #

    I LOVE the cashew cookie larabar! So good!

    • katshealthcorner April 11, 2011 at 6:22 pm #

      I haven’t tried the Cashew Cookie yet! :) I really want to though!

  16. Mandi April 11, 2011 at 6:25 pm #

    Oh my gosh. You are amazing! I need to try this out. Especially since the ingredients list is so small and simple. LOVE it. :D

  17. vegansunshine April 11, 2011 at 7:00 pm #

    Yum, it looks like cookie dough! :)

    Whitney

  18. Tara April 11, 2011 at 7:11 pm #

    Love this! I would love to try adding pumpkin and cinnamon and making a pecan crust for a fall flavored treat!

  19. simplynutritiouskate April 11, 2011 at 9:11 pm #

    ooh yesss this is definitely my kind of dessert!

  20. Ashley April 11, 2011 at 9:12 pm #

    mmm yummy I will have to try!

  21. Casey April 11, 2011 at 10:44 pm #

    Sounds yum! Now if I only had a freezer!….or affordable bananas

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 9:13 am #

      Why don’t you have a freezer? If you want, you can drop by here and I’ll mae you one! :)

  22. IHeartVegetables April 12, 2011 at 9:04 am #

    Oh. Em. Gee.

    I want that. NOW. Why do I not have any bananas in the freezer??? *sigh* That means I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to try this but I can’t WAIT!

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 9:11 am #

      It drives me CRAZY INSANEwhen I don’t have any frozen bananas! It’s like I’m in withdrawl! ;)

      Tell me how it goes! :) I know you’ll enjoy it!:D

  23. kbwood April 12, 2011 at 9:13 am #

    your comments are always SOOO sweet!! love ou girl!! :)

  24. Jessy (squeezetheday) April 12, 2011 at 9:24 am #

    What a cute (and simple!) idea! I probably wouldn’t mix in anything, but I might add a layer of quark to make it bigger (plus add protein) and top it with some coconut and cacao. Yum! :)

  25. This Italian Family April 12, 2011 at 9:51 am #

    Ooh what a good idea! It looks and sounds so tasty!

  26. Rachel (tea and chocolate) April 12, 2011 at 9:52 am #

    What a great idea! I love single serving recipes. I made something similar with chocolate avocado pudding before and it was divine.

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 4:21 pm #

      YUM! I have always wanted to make a Chocolate Avocado Pudding!!! :D

  27. BrittFit April 12, 2011 at 9:55 am #

    THAT IS SUCH A SMART IDEA!!!!!!! I need to try this like ASAP…haha

  28. Freckled Foodie April 12, 2011 at 10:10 am #

    i LIVE for single lady recipes ;)
    and banana cream pie is AWESOME. i think it’d be good with coconut butter, too!

    xo.

  29. Carrie (Carrie on Vegan) April 12, 2011 at 10:52 am #

    This recipe is about as close to brilliant as any I’ve ever seen. Wow! Thanks for sharing!

  30. Olivia April 12, 2011 at 11:11 am #

    What an interesting idea! Looks like a great recipe!

  31. Nikki @ The Tolerant Vegan April 12, 2011 at 11:54 am #

    I love you. For reals. I use that turn-banana-into-soft-serve trick all the time. I can’t wait to make this! I just saw some dark chocolate-covered blueberries the other day and I’m going to go back, buy those and mix them in TODAY!

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 4:14 pm #

      YUM!!!! Chocolate-Covered BLUEBERRIES would be AMAZING in this! :)

  32. Kayla April 12, 2011 at 12:28 pm #

    Oh my goodness this is a brilliant idea, my friend!! :)

  33. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! April 12, 2011 at 12:31 pm #

    Love this post! SO delicious looking yet so easy! Anything involving my favorite icecream (aka Banana Softserve!) has got to be good!

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 4:12 pm #

      Thanks!

      YES! Banana Softserve is my FAVORITE ice cream too! :)

  34. Christine @ Merf In Progress April 12, 2011 at 2:07 pm #

    Oooohhhhh, that looks absolutely delicious!!! Very creative. Thanks for sharing!

  35. Jocelyn @ Peace.Love.Nutrition April 12, 2011 at 2:31 pm #

    Looks delicious!! I’m always cooking for one also so it’s nice to find recipies that are small like this!

    Thanks : )

  36. Samm I Amm April 12, 2011 at 2:57 pm #

    That looks fabulous! I have never seen bluberry Lara bars, I am goign to have to start hunting them down!

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 4:11 pm #

      THANKS! :)

      I haven’t had the Blueberry one yet, but I’ve heard it’s good! :)

  37. keepnthefaith April 12, 2011 at 3:42 pm #

    fyi I made your reeses pizzert again last night. Just want to say I LOVE YOU for giving me such a wonderful creation. Your the best :)

    • katshealthcorner April 12, 2011 at 4:10 pm #

      Awwwwwweeee!!! Thanks! I’m so glad that you like it!!! It is one of my favorites! :D

      Your comment totally MADE my day! :)

  38. thehealthyapron April 12, 2011 at 5:59 pm #

    i love all the recipes I got for larabars today! These look fantastic!

  39. pawsitivelife April 12, 2011 at 6:59 pm #

    Most dessert recipes are for 8 or more servings, and although I am in a relationship Im the only one who LOVES sweets. Me and the scale agree that single serving desserts are the way to go! thanks

  40. Ryan @ Aloha Appetite April 12, 2011 at 10:27 pm #

    Sounds amazing. I think I need to get on the single lady servings… having too many leftover treats can sometimes be a problem for me. ;)

  41. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) April 12, 2011 at 11:35 pm #

    SO delicious! I was looking at your recipe page again today and realized that I pretty much bookmarked everything :)

  42. paijery April 13, 2011 at 10:41 am #

    Oh my geeeeee. This looks amazing!!! I would definitely mix in some vanilla pecan butter and chocolate chips!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE THESE!! xoxo

  43. Jamie @StuckOutsideTheBox April 13, 2011 at 12:30 pm #

    That looks amazing! :) I love larabars.

    Thanks for your comment on my blog! :)

  44. Coffee&Claptrap April 13, 2011 at 3:19 pm #

    Ooooh!!!!! *gets excited*

    This is going in my bloggy must make recipe book :D

    You lil genius, you ;)

  45. Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition April 13, 2011 at 3:28 pm #

    Omg you are so creative! What a great healthy snack! This would be great for kids too! (not that I have any I just know that my kids WILL eat healthy straight out of the womb. Soooo I’ll save this recipe for when that happens, hopefully not too soon tho! haha)

  46. Hannah (BitterSweet) April 14, 2011 at 1:43 pm #

    What fun! And really, this sounds so much better than a Larabar in the first place!

  47. Katie April 15, 2011 at 7:00 am #

    Hey Kat! I LOVE your blog! So glad I found it! I also love the idea of this recipe! :) Great idea!

    • katshealthcorner April 17, 2011 at 9:47 pm #

      Thanks Katie!!! :D I’m so glad to find your blog too! :D I love it so much! :D

  48. Eleanor@eatinglikeahorse April 18, 2011 at 3:34 pm #

    This is my idea of heaven :-)

  49. leashieloo April 21, 2011 at 10:04 pm #

    Yay! I LOVE single lady recipes, this one looks especially good!

  50. marla {family fresh cooking} July 26, 2011 at 7:50 am #

    Kath, this looks sooo good. I am all about frozen bananas these days & always chocolate too!

  51. Oldcat August 27, 2011 at 10:25 am #

    You could form it up in a cupcake wrapper paper or a small pie tin so you wouldn’t have to find room in the freezer for a whole muffin tray. It might take a little longer to set up, but it ought to work.

  52. Amanda Fraijo-Tobin (@FraijoManda) August 10, 2012 at 7:20 am #

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing! :)

  53. Sarah January 11, 2013 at 2:46 pm #

    This looks super tasty, on a healthy eating diet and been
    looking for something to satisfy my sweet tooth! thankyou :)
    x

    • KatsHealthCorner February 7, 2013 at 1:05 pm #

      Hey Sarah! :) Thanks so much! I always love making these when I’m wanting a sweet treat but don’t have a lot of ingredients on hand — they definitely do hit the spot and are super good for you too! :D

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