Though I much prefer the flavour of Lära bars, Nakd bars are more easily available in the UK. Like Lära bars they have a low number of ingredients, but they’re still pretty pricey for what they are. I’ve checked a few different recipes online and this seems to work for me, and produces a batch of 12 for less than 50p per bar – based on buying small quantities of ingredient from Waitrose.
Fruity Bars:
- 150g whole, un-blanched almonds
- 50g pecan halves
- 12 large, pitted dates (approx. 220g)
- 100g dried cranberries
- 40g desiccated coconut
- 1 tblsp melted coconut oil
Chocolate Orange Bars:
- 150g whole, un-blanched almonds
- 50g macadamia nuts
- 20 large, pitted dates (approx.360g)
- 40g good quality cocoa powder (Green & Black)
- Zest or 1 orange, plus 1 tblsp juice
For either variation, pulse the nuts until broken down. You don’t want dust, just make it nice small crumbly bits. Chuck into a large bowl. Pulse the dates a few times before adding the remaining ingredients. You’ll now have a datey dough ball.
Knead together the nuts and fruit until it looks evenly combined. Press into a lined 8″ square tin and bung in the freezer for half an hour to firm up. Turn out onto a board and cut into 12 bars. Ta daa!
If you wrap carefully in greaseproof paper and foil, they can keep in the freezer for a few months so you always have a sweet treat to hand. Otherwise they’ll be ok in the fridge if you intend to eat them quickly but don’t forget, these are still a high sugar snack, even though that sugar is fructose. These should only be consumed in moderation.
