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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Kaila @healthyhelperblog says
THESE LOOK SO GOOD! I love cashews as a base! These remind me of my favorite bar that used to be on the market...it was a cranberry, pom, nut bar and it was FABULOUS! But it was discontinued sadly... 🙁 Now I can make my own though! WIN!
spabettie says
I bet these will taste similar, then... I hope you like them! 🙂
Christina says
These look awesome! So pretty, so delicious, and I love the ingredients! Interesting use of tempeh too as I don't think I've seen it used like this before. Quick question: do you cook your tempeh before using it or use it straight out of the container?
spabettie says
hi Christina - for this recipe, I use the tempeh right out of the package!
and thank you, I hope you try it, it's one of my favorites!
Christina says
Thanks for letting me know!!
Richa@HobbyandMore says
Is it just me.. or there has been a creative innovative creations overload coz 1 its vday, 2 the bake off!:) i cant imagine how the judges are going to decide:)
i am intrigued by the tempeh cranberry topping.. another use of tempeh!
spabettie says
yes, it's a unique one but tasty! 🙂 and I KNOW, I don't envy those judges (well, maybe I do just a little...) they are all baking up a storm this weekend, I'm sure!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Beautiful! I still need to try one of your dessert recipes using tempeh.
Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says
These are super cute! I thought that was a shortbread crust at first, but love the idea of cashew-sesame crust with coconut oil. I made Shiner Bock cupcakes with peanut butter cream cheese frosting and peanut butter m&ms.. you know, nothin' special 😉
spabettie says
oh my stars, your "nothin' special" sounds AWESOME. I'll trade ya... 😉
Kris | iheartwellness.com says
I LOVE These!!! Thank you for such a simple, yet amazing recipe to share with my loved one this V-Day 🙂
xxoo
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Oooh, I like these! One of my hubbys favorite desserts is a cranberry shortbread bar, I wonder if he'd like these... They sound awesome to me 😀
spabettie says
I bet he would? the crust is a different consistency than shortbread, but VERY good! 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
This is unbelievable - I never thought to use tempeh in a dessert. Definitely trying these out. such a pretty color, too!
I can't imagine how you had enough crust... I'd have eaten it all straight from the mixer. 🙂
spabettie says
yeah, perhaps you should make extra crust... 😉 this stuff is SO good. tempeh is really cool in desserts, adds nutrients but you really can't taste it!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
That Valentine's craft is so cute! I should make one for my husband...
I love your recipe- especially since it uses tempeh! When I first saw the photo with the cut-outs I thought "I hope she didn't throw those scraps away!" Yes- I'd be happy to snack on those all day long. 🙂
spabettie says
we think alike, my dear. OF COURSE I ate the scraps! 😀
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
So cute! And I love the ridges that the cutter made in the hearts. So rustic and homey looking and what a great pom spread!