Things that are happening in my life right now: midterms and copious amounts of hot chocolate.
Things that aren’t: sleep. Which I miss.
But luckily energy bars are here to the rescue!
I used to think that any snack/protein/breakfast/energy bar was just a “granola” bar, but then I learned all these fun names for them, so you can expect to see a full variety of things in bar form on here at some point.
I love coconut, so I have a habit of just kind of pairing with whatever seasonal flavor I’m working with. Since it’s November, I’m all about Thanksgiving and the winter holidays and cranberries are kinda where it’s at.
But all that holiday eating can sometimes (read: always) be too much. And so these cranberry coconut energy bars are completely sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and raw. Definitely a guilt-free breakfast or snack!
- 2 cups raw cashews
- ½ cup dessicated unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp water
- pinch salt
- Pulse cashews in a food processor until finely ground.
- Add other ingredients and pulse till a dough forms. Add more water if the mixture isn't coming together.
- Press into the bottom of a parchment paper-lined 8x8 pan and freeze for an hour or refrigerate overnight to set.
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These look so good Medha! SO while you catch up on some sleep, I might just come steal some! 🙂
Thank you!
Energy bars are one of my favorite snacks! This cranberry version looks just perfect!
Thanks, Gayle 🙂
Good luck on your midterms, girl! You’ll get through it, and in the meantime, you have these brain food energy bars to keep you fueled and raring to go! I must be trying these at home!
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Haha…the arrival of midterms and increase in hot chocolate (and decrease in sleep) are most definitely related! I love these energy bars. The cranberry + coconut flavor would be amazing. Best of luck with midterms…when in doubt, grab an extra hot chocky!
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Midterms and lack of sleep are no bueno! BUT hot chocolate and these energy bars sounds like a fantastic plan! 🙂 LOVING these bars, girlfriend! We ALL need more energy this time of year, and If I can get some in delicious style? YES PLEASE! These sound seriously delicious, love the coconut and cranberry pairing! Can’t wait to whip these up! Cheers!
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You have me craving a hot chocolate and energy bar right now! Great snack to have on hand. Good luck with all the studying and testing!!
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Girl, you sure do have a lot going on! Good luck with the exams and I hope you get some sleep soon! These gorgeous cranberry coconut energy bars should keep you going! They look so pretty and I can’t believe how healthy and easy they are!
Thank you! 🙂
I love cranberry everything these days! These are the perfect snack for the kiddos!
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You gotta have some healthy snacks thrown in at this time of year, and these energy bars are perfect for taking you out of a total sugar coma and giving the energy to get your workout on 🙂
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That has to be the shortest ingredient list I’ve ever seen, lol! I love coconut too so these sound perfect to me!
And you just reminded me that I have yet to drink a cup of hot chocolate. That has to change very soon!
I’m all about the minimalism 🙂 And omg. Get on that!
Hope your midterms go well! These energy bars look like just the thing for a study session. Love the combo of cranberries and coconut.
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I hope you get some sleep soon Medha, good luck with your midterms! Love these bars!
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Hahha midterms are no fun! But these energy bars are definitely fun and the way to go to survive midterms.
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Good luck with your midterms, Medha! Hopefully you get some sleep soon or after they’re done 🙂 Love these bars!
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I am hooked on all things cranberry right now, so these look perfect!
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Mmmm – I am all about guilt free snacks…especially with all the rich foods we tend to eat this time of year! Delish!
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Oh midterms – I remember those well!! Good luck with studying!! These energy bars look perfect!
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Midterms are temporary, but energy bars are forever. Just remember that there’s light at the end of the tunnel, Medha! And these will keep you going until then!
Hahaha thanks Mir 🙂
I could spend hours in the nut and dried fruit aisle at Trader Joe’s. I love the dried cranberries and definitely need to make these energy bars. I love the addition of the coconut!
SAME. Thanks!
I love coconut too! put coconut in all the things! LOVE these energy bars! I need to make more like now!
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Sleep? What’s that? Good thing for energy bars. These sound so good with cranberry and coconut. Great flavor combination!
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Ah yes. I remember college days with no sleep. When I had to choose between health and school…I chose school. But I think you have a good balance with these bars, even if you are getting no sleep :p (But seriously, you should sleep)
Finally getting some sleep! Thanks 🙂
I just got the same pack of dried cranberries from Trader Joes 🙂 Love the flavors in these bars! I can remember college days, not enough sleep 🙂
TJ is the best! Thanks 🙂
These look amazing! I could use a little extra energy right about now!
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These look great! They’re perfect for when you need an energy boost 🙂
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I hope you get some sleep, Medha — your schedule sounds brutal! Until then, lots of these energy bars sound like a plan. These look delicious!
Thanks!!