Lara Bar

16/box: $28.50 ($1.78/bar)

LaraBar offers Real Food, Raw Food that creates an unmistakable sense of health and well being. These bars are high in natural complex carbohydrates and proteins and healthy Omega oils from nut sources. Instead of added synthetic vitamins, which are hard to digest and assimilate, LaraBars contain naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Because the bars are not cooked or processed, the real food ingredients contain living enzymes. This means that the food is literally bursting with energy and nutrients that are commonly killed when a food is cooked or containing processed ingredients. You simply cannot find a healthier or better tasting snack than LaraBar.

Creator Lara Merriken says 'I created LaraBar because of my firm belief that the foundation of a healthy body, mind and spirit is derived from what one eats. I believe that food is healthiest and most satisfying in its simplest, most natural state."

LaraBar is the official energy bar of the Auburn International Triathlon, national professional championships in Auburn, CA.

LaraBars are never cooked and never processed, with six or fewer ingredients in each bar and no extra filler ingredients. The delicious fruits, nuts and natural flavorings are loaded with fiber, anti-oxidants and Omega 3 and 6 heart-healthy fats

Nutritional Information:

• Total Calories – 190 (Cherry Pie), 200 (Apple Pie), 210 (Banana Cookie Dough), 220 (Chocolate Coconut Chew), 230 (Cashew Cookie)
• Total Fat – 9g (Cherry Pie, Apple Pie), 10g (Banana Cookie Dough), 12g (Chocolate Coconut Chew), 13g (Cashew Cookie)
• Sodium – 0mg (all except Apple Pie, which has 10mg)
• Total Carbohydrates – 22g / 3g fiber, 16g sugars (Apple Pie), 23g / 3g fiber, 13g sugars (Cashew Cookie), 24g / 4g fiber, 17g sugars (Cherry Pie, Chocolate Coconut Chew, Banana Cookie Dough)
• Protein – 5g (all except Banana Cookie Dough, which has 6g)

Brad's Note: World class triathlete Nicole DeBoom turned me onto LaraBars as she swears by them in her training and traveling. These exotic flavors have a nice, clean taste - none of the synthetic texture or heavily sweetened flavoring that you find in commerical bars. This allows you to easily chew and digest the bars even during a training session. Try some LaraBars if you are looking for a real-food alternative to heavily processed energy snacks.

Nicole discussed how the LaraBars have improved her eating habits: "I grew tired of reaching for another bagel or bowl of cereal between workouts. It was always just bread bread bread. I needed something with a little more oomph, something that would actually fill me up and rev me up. When I discovered Larabars, my troubles were over. Larabars are the perfect between-workout snacks. They're so good, I even crave them for dessert!"

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Joelle Mancuso, a certified personal trainer who helped create the Spinning indoor cycling program and currently a health-conscious, athletic "supermom" with three kids in Simi Valley, CA, had this to say about LaraBar: "LaraBars have fit into my life so perfectly. As a mother of three youngsters, I'm always looking for ways to feed them wholesome snacks without trans fats or a list of ingredients longer than my arm. I was so pleased to find that LaraBars only have a few all-natural ingredients. My kids love the Apple and Cherry Pie flavors. I keep them in the car just incase we need a quick source of energy."

"LaraBars have also been the answer to my newest hobby...I've run 2 half-marathons in the last 6 months and I've used LaraBars for my main source of energy before, during and after these events. I'm training for the LA Marathon, my first, and I know that the LaraBar will provide a great source of easily digestible nutrients during the race."

Ingredients and Nutrition Facts

Apple Pie: Dates, Walnuts, Unsweetened Apples, Almonds, Raisins, Cinnamon. 200 calories

Apple Pie just like mom's … satisfying as well as nourishing. Spiced with cinnamon and paired with juicy raisins, the apples deliver 3 grams of natural fiber. Almonds contribute Vitamin E and protein while the dates add 14 essential vitamins and minerals. Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids come from the walnuts. With all this goodness occurring naturally, you can eat Apple Pie every day!

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Banana Cookie Dough: Almonds, Dates, Unsweetened Bananas. 210 calories

With its blend of organic bananas, dates and almonds — it's like biting into a slice of luscious banana bread. Each bar, in fact, contains one whole banana and enough dates to meet 12% of the daily recommended allowance of potassium. Almonds, meanwhile, provide Vitamin E, antioxidants and 2.7 grams of heart-healthy Omega-6 fatty acids. Healthy, yes, but delicious, too.

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Cashew Cookie: Cashews, Dates. 230 calories

Two ingredients, one incredible flavor! The unprocessed, creamy cashews are rich in iron, zinc and B Vitamins. The chewy dates have more potassium than bananas. Together they form a bar rich in fiber with 2 grams of heart-healthy Omega-6 fatty acids and 15 essential vitamins and minerals. So much sustaining nourishment in such a simple recipe.

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Cherry Pie: Dates, Almonds, Unsweetened Cherries. 190 calories

Tart and tasty! The mouth-watering experience begins with unsweetened cherries abundant in Vitamin A, flavanoids and antioxidants. All are vital for disease prevention and good health. Dates and almonds add pleasing texture along with Vitamin E and 16 essential vitamins and minerals. Each bar helps the heart with 2.7 grams of Omega-6 fatty acids and tantalizes the taste buds with off-the-chart flavor.

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Chocolate Coconut Chew: Dates, Almonds, Walnuts, Unsweetened Coconut, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. 220 calories

You'll swear you're eating a brownie! The unsweetened cocoa, however, is actually good for you, providing more antioxidants than green tea. Harmonizing with the dates and refreshing coconut are almonds and walnuts. All told the bar is a whole-food source of 16 essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, Vitamin E, folic acid and more than 2 grams of Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids. So satisfy that sweet tooth … and be healthier for it.

Cocoa Mole: Unsweetened Coconut, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Dates, Almonds, Cinnamon, and Chili.

Ginger Snap: Ginger Snap: Dates, Almonds, Pecans, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cloves

LaraBar Food Philosophy

Humm Foods, the creator of LÄRABAR, firmly believes that the foundation of a healthy mind, body and spirit is derived from what you eat. And what you eat is healthiest and most satisfying when it's in a whole, natural state. The company name comes from an ancient belief that food falls into two categories:

• Beckoning Foods, which beckon consumption again and again, sapping the body of energy without any real health benefits, Today they're called "junk foods."
• Humm Foods, on the other hand, resonate with energy in a whole natural state. When consumed, they cause you to feel vibrant and alive.

LÄRABAR IS HUMM FOOD! LÄRABAR is a delicious blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices — energy in its purest form. Made from 100% whole, raw food, each flavor contains no more than 2 to 6 ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended.

LÄRABAR is RIGHT All of the vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, good carbohydrates and healthy fats are derived exclusively from the whole, raw food used to make LÄRABAR.

LÄRABAR is REAL. Sweet with no added sweeteners. Sustaining with no added fillers, supplements or flavorings. LÄRABAR is what your body needs-real, whole food loaded with nature's own minerals and vitamins.

LÄRABAR is RAW. Never cooked. Never processed. The essential enzymes, which are necessary for the digestion and utilization of nutrients, remain completely intact in their most natural, powerful state. A diet abundant in raw, unprocessed foods is important for health and longevity.

For LÄRABAR, Humm Foods sources the best possible ingredients: Uncooked, Unprocessed, No Added Sugars, Non-Irradiated, Non-GMO, Preservative-Free, Sulfite-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Corn-Free, Vegan, Kosher.

Special Diet Considerations

Celiacs: LäraBar is completely gluten-free, which we confirm with Gliadin testing. Our packaging bears the CSA Celiac approved gluten-free symbol.


Diabetics: For many diabetics, the combination of dried, unsweetened fruit and nuts in LäraBar will not raise blood sugar levels.

Food Allergies: LäraBar is wheat-, gluten-, dairy-, corn- and soy-free.

Feingold Program: LäraBar, free of colorings, additives, preservatives and salicylates, is approved by the Feingold Program.

Heart Disease: The nuts in LäraBar contain heart-healthy Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids, proven to lower LDL cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease.

Kids: LäraBar is made with unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices-no added sugars or supplements. Each bar is equal to 1½ servings of fruit according to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

Kosher: LäraBar is Pareve Kosher certified in Colorado and bears the Scroll K symbol.

Low Carbohydrate Diets: LäraBar contains approximately 20 grams of whole-food-source carbohydrates, which are essential to good health.

Vegans/Vegetarians: Made from only plant foods, LäraBar is completely Vegan.

Weight Watchers®: LäraBar equals 4 to 5 points on the Weight Watchers point system.

LaraBar FAQ

What is unique about LäraBar?

LäraBar is a delicious blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices. Made from 100% whole raw food, each flavor contains no more than 2 to 6 ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. LäraBar is free of: gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, corn, added sugars and sweeteners, preservatives, fillers, colorings. LäraBar is rich in: fiber, antioxidants, heart-healthy Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids, beneficial carbohydrates.

What is the shelf life of LäraBar?

9 months

How can a raw product have such a long shelf life?

We use a multi-layer package that keeps out UV light and oxygen, which, in turn, maintains freshness without the use of preservatives.

What is the best way to store LäraBar?

Room temperature is recommended, but LäraBar can also be refrigerated if that's your taste preference. Avoid extremely hot temperatures for extended periods of time. Exceeding 118 degrees can destroy beneficial enzymes inherent in LäraBar.

Will a LäraBar freeze or melt?

No. LäraBar will become softer in warm temperatures and firmer in cold temperatures, but, in either case, it will remain chewy and enjoyable.

Does LäraBar have added vitamins, minerals or supplements?

No. We believe the best way to obtain nutrients is from whole, unprocessed, raw food-the way nature created it. All vitamins and minerals in LäraBar are derived exclusively from the real food used in manufacturing.

Why isn't LäraBar organic?

We do use organic ingredients such as banana and coconut. But, at this time, a totally organic LäraBar would not be affordable to our customers. Rest assured, we will continue to explore every organic possibility and work closely with current suppliers to ensure top quality.

What are the quality standards for LäraBar ingredients?

• No added sugars or sweeteners
• Non-GMO
• Non-irradiated
• No sulfites
• No preservatives
• No fillers
• No colorings
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Soy-free
• Vegan
• Kosher

Is LäraBar safe for Celiacs?

Yes. LäraBar is completely gluten-free, which we confirm with Gliadin testing. LäraBar packaging bears the CSA Celiac approved gluten-free symbol.

Is LäraBar Kosher?

Yes. LäraBar is Pareve Kosher certified in Colorado by Rabbi Hillel Erlanger. LäraBar packaging bears the Scroll K certification symbol.

Are cashews and cocoa truly raw?

Heat steaming is often used to extract cashews from the fruit of the tree, leaving behind a toxic residue that can make the nut unsafe to eat. It's unknown whether or not the nut is actually heated during the process, which is at the center of the raw food debate. Regardless, we feel that cashews are healthful and fit into a raw food diet.

The same goes for cocoa powder, which is ground from a roasted bean. Chocolate Coconut LäraBar uses cocoa powder mainly as a spice. But in our opinion, the health benefits, including high antioxidant content, far outweigh the fact that cocoa has been heated.

Is LäraBar good for kids?

Yes! Kids love the flavor and texture. Moms and Dads don't have to worry about added sugars and supplements because LäraBar is made with only unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices. Another great benefit is that every LäraBar is equal to 1 ½ servings of fruit according to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.

How many carbs are in LäraBar?

There is a moderate amount. But they're good carbohydrates, derived from fruit and, ultimately, necessary for the body to function. They also contain fiber and plant phytonutrients that help the immune system. It's the processed and refined carbohydrates you should avoid-the kind found in white flour, white rice, and added sugars such as corn syrup, fructose, sucrose and grape juice.

What about the fat in LäraBar?

Plant-based fats are healthier than animal fats. The fat in LäraBar comes from raw almonds, walnuts and cashews-all plant-based fats containing Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids which have been proven to reduce LDL cholesterol and help protect the heart.

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