The bars come in a variety of flavors such as apple pie, carrot cake, cinnamon roll, and mint chip brownie.

[1] Lärabar was created by Denver native Lara Merriken, who was looking to make a "very healthy product that tasted delicious".

[2][3] According to the General Mills website, Merriken's inspiration for the snack occurred during a hiking trip in 2000 through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

[11] An April 2007 review in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette praised Lärabar, writing "The bar is moist and chewy, tart and tasty.

[13] In January 2009, General Mills voluntarily recalled peanut butter cookie flavor Lärabar for fear of salmonella contamination.