Chocolate-Cranberry Energy Bars

Packed with energy thanks to walnuts, almonds, dates, cranberries, and coconut, these bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking, camping, or filling lunch boxes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 129 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup raw almonds
• 0.5 cup pitted dates
• 0.125 cup shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Pulse almonds and walnuts together in the bowl of a food processor until chopped. Add dates and cranberries, a little at a time, and continue to chop. Add coconut, cocoa, and vanilla extract. Process to desired consistency.

Step 4

Roll dough into a 2-inch wide log and cut into ten 3/4-inch thick pucks. Place on the prepared baking sheet.