Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownie Larabars naturally made with nuts, cocoa and naturally sweetened with dates! This 5 ingredient no bake copycat Larabar recipe is naturally paleo, vegan, refined sugar free and has an option to keep it whole30 compliant too! Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free.
Line a loaf pan or 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, add your almonds and walnuts and blend until a crumbly texture remains.
Add your dates and cocoa powder and blend well, regularly scraping down the sides to ensure the ingredients are fully mixed. When the batter is combined and thick, add the chocolate chips and blend for an extra minute.
Transfer brownie bar batter into the lined pan and press firmly into place. Refrigerate until firm. Once firm, cut into 12 bars.
Notes
* To keep these bars whole30 approved, do not use chocolate chipsFor a richer chocolate flavor, add up to a full cup of chocolate chipsNo Bake Homemade Brownie Larabars can be kept at room temperature, in a sealed container. They are best kept refrigerated and are freezer friendly too.