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    Dessert » apricot bars

    Published: Apr 7, 2011 · Modified: Jun 29, 2012 by Kristina Sloggett · This post may contain affiliate links · 70 Comments

    apricot bars

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    I had a funny conversation at the gym this morning - a girl next to me rolled her eyes at someone wearing a running skirt while... running on the treadmill. I countered with "what, you wouldn't wear one?" and she said no. I laughed and told her not to point and laugh if I ever show up in one! 😀

    Our conversation continued to a more general skirt vs. pants topic, and while I wear pants, I would say I am definitely a skirt girl. My friend Jackie joked once that I would mow the lawn in a skirt... years ago when I lived alone I did mow the lawn, and it was often in a skirt! When I used to play tennis I loved my tennis skirts. I still wear them, and now I also have running skirts and dresses.

    So, for my female readers out there (or kilt wearers!), are you more of a skirt or a pants person? Outside of what you may wear in a workday life, what do you normally tend to wear more?

    I can definitely think of girls who I never see in a skirt, and people probably think the opposite of me!

    Okay, such deep thoughts out of the way, 😉 let's move on to something I'm totally serious about. I am most definitely in that waiting for summertime mode, and these apricot bars definitely have a fresh and sunny flavor! With a total of six ingredients and no cooking, they are a quick way to something impressive.

    apricot bars

    sesame cashew crust

    2 cups raw cashews
    2 tablespoons coconut oil
    2 tablespoons sesame seeds

    Pulse cashews and sesame seeds in food processor; add coconut oil and blend until dough forms. Line 9X9 square baking dish with parchment, spread crust in even layer.

    apricot filling

    6 oz (1 bag) dried apricots
    ⅓ block tempeh
    1 tablespoon agave

    Pulse apricots and tempeh, add agave. Spread filling in even layer atop crust.

    Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting in squares. Makes 9-16 squares, depending on serving size.

    Running skirts - yes or no?


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    1. Janet says

      September 28, 2011 at 10:01 pm

      interesting recipe. sounds delicious and the pics are pretty!

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    2. camillia says

      August 26, 2011 at 11:44 am

      Just wondering - I'm not a huge fan of tempe, what would you replace it with? Can you think of a soy free option?

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      • spabettie says

        August 26, 2011 at 9:25 pm

        hi camillia, this recipe was created around the tempeh - so I've never made it another way... but you could try oats? start with 1/4 cup.

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    3. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

      August 26, 2011 at 5:43 am

      just saw you link these on leanne/guestie post.

      NICE

      i love apricots and everything else about them. great!

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      • spabettie says

        August 26, 2011 at 9:58 pm

        you should try these, Averie - they are one of my favorite desserts I have ever made, and if you like apricots you'd LOVE them! 🙂

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    4. Liz says

      April 13, 2011 at 11:11 am

      I'd love to try out running skirts, mainly because I'm convinced I'd hate it and that it'd get in the way of my stride. I like proving myself wrong, I guess. 🙂

      Mmm, can you believe I've never had an apricot? I love apricot jam though...

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      • spabettie says

        April 13, 2011 at 11:52 am

        well, then you've SORT OF had an apricot... 🙂 you should try a skirt - I think you'd be surprised how comfortable they are! the ones I have are pretty short (with attached shorts under) and never feel like they're getting in the way 🙂

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    5. Julie says

      April 12, 2011 at 4:18 pm

      Running skirts - absolutely yes! I wore one when I ran my first marathon. They are super fun! And of course the most comfy thing to wear around town doing errands and such. 🙂

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      • spabettie says

        April 13, 2011 at 12:30 pm

        yes - I wear mine a lot for non running activities too!

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    6. Heather @ kissmybroccoli says

      April 11, 2011 at 8:17 pm

      Oh my gosh, I can't believe how easy these look! Why oh why am I out of apricots!? *insert mucho sad face*

      I used to NEVER wear skirts, but the summer before last I bought my first "summer dress" and I was hooked! There's hardly a day that goes by during the summer that I'm not in a skirt or a dress!

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      • spabettie says

        April 11, 2011 at 9:12 pm

        they're SUPER easy - girl, get yourself some apricots next shopping trip - you will NOT regret it! I cannot believe how awesome these taste...

        and ME TOO... I wear yoga pants pretty often, but I'd say 90% of my "bottoms" are skirts and dresses! 😀

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    7. Sondi says

      April 10, 2011 at 10:21 am

      This looks like a great recipe. Did you melt the coconut oil before adding it to the food processor?

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      • spabettie says

        April 10, 2011 at 10:24 am

        Thank you, Sondi! nope - I spooned the coconut oil solid as is 🙂 I am so very excited about this recipe - so SO good, I hope you try it!

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    8. Shirley @ gfe says

      April 08, 2011 at 5:50 pm

      I'm a skirt or a dress girl whenever possible. More comfortable and attractive to me.

      Those bars look sensational! Great photos. 🙂

      xo,
      Shirley

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      • spabettie says

        April 10, 2011 at 10:46 am

        I agree completely! skirts and dresses to me are comfortable... and thank you - I am so excited for the result of these bars... can't wait to make other flavors!

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    9. Rachel (Olalliberry) says

      April 08, 2011 at 11:18 am

      What a fun way to use tempeh! And I do love dried apricots, but I really can't wait until fresh apricot season!!

      I am definitely not a skirt person, but if you love skirts, why not wear them when running?

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      • spabettie says

        April 10, 2011 at 10:52 am

        I also look forward to fresh apricots, peaches... mmm!

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    10. Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says

      April 08, 2011 at 6:22 am

      hmmm I don't think I've worn a skirt since High School. I'm a jeans + hoodie girl through and through. I don't know if you could pay me enough to wear a skirt while at the gym! These bars look delicious. I love unbaked bars - I just tried a date bar recipe from Oh She Glows and loved it! I wonder if you could use figs on top instead of Apricots? I'll have to give it a go!

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      • spabettie says

        April 08, 2011 at 6:23 am

        YES !! figs are fabulous with this - I made those last week (posting soon...) and while I was making them, came up with this one... 😀

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