Chocolate-Cranberry Energy Bars
Description
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.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup raw almonds
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1/2 cup walnuts
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1/2 cup pitted dates
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/8 cup shredded coconut
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3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
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.
3
Roll dough into a 2-inch wide log and cut into ten 3/4-inch thick pucks. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 10 minutes.