Pomegranate Cranberry Bars are a quick and easy recipe that brings vibrant color and bright flavor to any party or holiday table.
No Bake Bars
As rich and flavorful as this recipe is, it is also very easy, and no bake.
Even if you do not make the bars heart shaped, it is already appropriately colored for Valentines. Naturally and vibrantly colored.
If you do make heart shapes? You get many little scraps to snack on. This is another positive in my book.
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Pomegranate Cranberry Bars
A quick and easy dessert bar recipe that brings vibrant color and bright flavor – great for snacking, gifting at the holidays, and your party table!
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 6 oz (1 bag) dried cranberries
- 7 Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
- zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Pulse cashews in food processor.
- Add coconut oil and blend until dough forms.
- Line 9X9 square baking dish with parchment, spread crust in even layer.
- Pulse cranberries, dates, pomegranate, lime juice + zest.
- Spread filling in even layer atop crust.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before cutting in squares.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy, gluten free vegan recipe
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
Those look so jammy-like delicious! And tempeh? Could you be any more creative?
bb says
I have a bunch of frozen cranberries lying around. Do you think I could make the top sort of a jam? Or do you think I need to stick with the dried? This looks great.
Kristina Sloggett says
I have not tried that, BB, but I am pretty sure it would work (the crust is sturdy enough, and probably wouldn't get 'soggy'. there may need to be an adjustment of sweetener - I'd taste and adjust? that sounds fantastic - let me know how it goes?
Kristen @amindfullmom says
These look beyond gorgeous. Love the pomegranate and cranberry combo.
Rachel Cooks says
These are so adorable! I love them!
Jameson Fink says
No bake for the win! I'd cut out hearts but mainly so I'd have a lot of scraps to snack on. Surprised me to see tempeh; I've only had it in savory things. Coincidentally, just sautéed up some for tacos tonight.
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, the scraps are KEY, Jameson - I like that you noticed that part 😉 the tempeh was a gamble, for sure, and I still get some side eyes for it, but it really works! cheers!
Rachel @ The Stay At Home Chef says
What a great recipe! Love the crust ingredients. It really is amazing what you can make with a few healthy ingredients.
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you, Rachel! that's why I love these, so flavorful and they can be whipped up quickly. cheers!
wendy says
"raw" tempeh??!?!?! shut the front door. I have never tried it. Tofu yes... very exciting!~ thanks.
Kristina Sloggett says
it works, yes! these are one of my favorites that I make often - I'll have to make some and stop by your "coffee shop" soon! XXO
Christine says
Hi there - had this saved since last V-day and this year I really want to try making them, but I'm having a heck of a time finding pomegranate this time of year. Any suggestions for a substitute to go with the dried cranberries?
Kristina Sloggett says
A second dried fruit would work well here, maybe an apricot, a fig or date, or something else you like? enjoy!
Dori says
got here from your raw cheesecake recipe, I'll try this one first LOL