Raw Cranberry Energy Bars (Homemade Nakd Bars) Recipe
These Raw Cranberry Energy Bars are homemade, wholesome snacks made with natural ingredients like medjool dates, dried cranberries, macadamia nuts, and blanched almonds. They are blended into a sticky, nutrient-packed mixture and chilled to create convenient, no-bake bars perfect for on-the-go energy boosts or healthy snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 180 g medjool dates – pitted
- 75 g dried cranberries
- 75 g macadamia nuts
- 50 g blanched almonds
Optional
- 1 tablespoon freeze dried raspberry powder
Instructions
- Prepare the baking tin: Line and grease a 5 x 5 x 3 inch square baking tin with two long pieces of baking parchment so they cross in the middle and extend over the sides of the tin to allow easy removal of the bars later.
- Process the ingredients: Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend for 3-5 minutes. Continue processing until the mixture breaks down and combines into a sticky, cohesive ball.
- Shape the bars: Transfer the sticky mixture into the prepared baking tin and press down firmly with your hands or a spatula to create an even surface and compact the mixture tightly.
- Chill the mixture: Place the baking tin in the fridge for a couple of hours to allow the bars to firm up and hold their shape.
- Cut and store: After chilling, carefully lift the set mixture out of the tin using the edges of the baking parchment. Cut into 12 evenly sized bars. Store the bars in the fridge to maintain freshness, and consume within about a week.
Notes
- The baking tin size in this recipe makes slightly wider bars than other tins; feel free to adjust size according to preference.
- US customary measurements are approximate conversions; for best results, use a digital scale to weigh ingredients.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and can vary depending on the specific ingredient brands and portions used.
- For additional flavor, the freeze-dried raspberry powder is optional but adds a fruity tartness to the bars.
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