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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Jill King says
just made these, normal squares though. very good!
Joy says
unusual ingredient but did not hinder my interest and I am very glad for that, this bar is tasty. thankyou!
Kraftopia says
first time commenting here, had to say thank you for this unique dessert idea!!
Anne says
inventive recipe, very creativ!
Larissa says
made these this weekend and they were delicious! can't wait to make more.
Bella says
such a great combination, these taste so good! can't wait to try the apricot, thank you!
Lora says
I made the apricot version (that I should have made a long time ago!!!!)LOL. these are too good.
Jane Baker says
I have prepared these now twice for my ladies group, they are a favorite. did not tell them they were healthy, we will keep that our secret! thank you Miss Bettie
spabettie says
oh, Jane, I am so happy you and your group like these! they are very easy to use other flavors, too - just swap the dried fruit for another - I have made apricot, fig, even pineapple!
Simcha says
What a great recipe and so healthy, I will try and make these myself, never would have tought of tempeh but the best thing for me was the crust so easy and healthy
spabettie says
hi Simcha! these really are so easy, and VERY tasty - I hope you enjoy!
Nina says
Hi there,
I 'refound' your blog this week after seeing (and buying) a glass shots mould and remembering your pink chocolate glass delight, but that's another story. 🙂
What size block of tempeh did you use a third of? I'm in Australia and packaged goods don't necessarily come in a 'standard' size.
Keen to make these as they look soo luscious and sound pretty healthful.
Thanking you in advance,
Nina
spabettie says
hi Nina! so happy you found me from those shot glasses - I'd love to hear more about what you do with yours! they are so fun.
the tempeh I used was from a 7 ounce package. this is one of my favorite recipes (I've also made it with dried apricot which is GOOD), so I hope you like it! cheers, Kristina
Nina says
Hi Kristina,
Thanks for getting back to me so promptly. 65 grams of Tempeh, sorted!
I can't wait to receive my shot glass mould. I'll be sure to update you of developments. 🙂
Dried apricots sound lovely. I've added that too my recipe printout as an option. Did you use them instead of cranberries?
Thanks again,
Nina
spabettie says
hi Nina! you are so welcome - I hope you love these bars as much as we do... yes, you can simply replace the cranberry with pretty much any other dried fruit - apricot is my favorite, I have also made some with figs, yum!