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Cran-Cherry Pecan "Lara" Bars takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Cran-Cherry Pecan "Lara" Bars takes several minutes to cook.

Cran-Cherry Pecan "Lara" Bars makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Cran-Cherry Pecan "Lara" Bars are:

1 - 8 oz package of chopped dates

1 - 6 oz package of Cherry Flavor Crasins (or your favorite dried fruit, unsweetened will have even less calories per bar)

2/3 C pecans (or your favorite nut), finely chopped

Here is how you make Cran-Cherry Pecan "Lara" Bars:

In a food processor blend dates and craisins together until they start to form a paste. Add chopped nuts and blend another 20-30 seconds until fully combine. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap and place mixture into the bottom. Push down firmly to form into one large bar. Lift the plastic wrap out of the pan and secure the plastic around the bar. Using a rolling pin press the bar out into a 9 x 4 rectangle. Place in refriderator to set for about 20 minutes before cutting into 8 equal size square bars.Makes 8 bars at approximately 61 cents per bar.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRSDUDLEY.

The nutritional information for Cran-Cherry Pecan "Lara" Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 213.9

• Total Fat: 7.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 0.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
• Protein: 1.6 g