Cranberry Apple Energy Bars
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Cranberry apple energy bars are a healthy, high-protein snack that highlights the delicious flavors of fall. Everyone loves these fruity bars!
Cranberries and apples are abundant in the fall here in New England. I love these flavors together, and I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy them.
Cranberry apple energy bars are a healthy, high-protein snack that highlights the delicious flavors of the season. Raw vegan protein bars are one of my favorite types of snacks. They taste like dessert even though they’re healthy. Best of all, they’re so simple to make.
These bars can be made in just a few minutes. A food processor and a few ingredients are all you need.
Cranberry Apple Energy Bar Tips
I like to use a food processor to make homemade energy bars. Chop the ingredients finely, but leave little bits of each ingredient instead of making a smooth paste.
Press the mixture into a pan, and refrigerate the cranberry apple energy bars until they’re ready to cut (about an hour).
If you don’t want to wait, you can actually eat these right out of the food processor. Just form the mixture into balls, and they’ll be ready to eat.
Cranberry Apple Energy Bars
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup dried apples
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 to 2 tsp water if needed
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and chop them until they bind together. Don’t chop them so much that you can’t see little bits of each ingredient. If the mixture is too crumbly, add water one teaspoon at a time until it comes together easily.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and press down into the pan. I use the back of a metal spatula to press it down evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour and then cut it into 18 squares. Alternately, cut this into a fewer number of larger bars.
- Store these energy bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Approximate Nutrition Info
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Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $6.53, or $.36 per square. I love having this type of snack on hand so I don’t reach for something unhealthy when hunger strikes. Cranberry apple energy bars are a healthy, energy-boosting snack that kids and adults love.
Check out some of my other homemade energy bars for more inspiration:
Pumpkin Pie Larabars
Three Homemade Larabars (Chocolate, Banana, and Mango)
Apple Pie Larabars
Blueberry Lemon Larabars
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
Almond Joy Truffles
Coconut Apricot Energy Bites
Note: This post was originally published in 2013, and it was updated in 2019.
I would love to win it. Making homemade recipes for healthy versions sugar-filled foods.would be easier with it. Your bars sound wonderful!!!
Thanks, Charity!
Those looks AMAZING!! YUM.
Thank you, Mandy!
This looks amazing!
Thanks, Kathy!
Very thankful to own a vitamix, but would also like to own a good food processor. I bought a better homes and garden one last year and it broke on the third use:(
That’s too bad about the BHG food processor, Kelley. I hope they refunded your money. 🙂
So many things I’d like to try IF i had one!
Good luck, Karen!
I lost my food processor a couple of years ago in a move and still haven’t been able to get a new one….I would love to win this one!!
Good luck, Samantha! Sorry about the move – so frustrating when big things get lost in the process.
Would love to win this–I need one!
Good luck, Connie!
I love a good all natural protein bar and these look amazing!!
Thanks, Kerry!
Would love this! Buttons to share discouraging me. Can’t link to my Facebook.
Sorry about that, Peggy. You can try going to my Facebook page and share from there.
What’s wonderful giveaway!!
Thanks, Wilna. Good luck!
What an awesome appliance. I would love to have one.
Thanks, Denise! Good luck.
Having a processor will be such a Blessing! <3 countless raw recipes I desire to try ;)-
This is great for raw recipes, Misty. Good luck!
I have been wanting a food processor for a long time, but it’s the sort of thing I refuse to buy for myself. 🙂 I would LOVE to win one!
Good luck, Julia! I feel the same way about a Vitamix. I really want one, but $500 for a blender?
I would love to win!
Good luck, Raluca!
My old processor has been making that burning smell recently, so I really appreciate the recipe and the info about the Cuisinart. Cross your fingers for me. BTW, some of your readers with athletic daughters may be interested in my blog: http://sportygirlbooks.blogspot.com
Good luck, Anna. That burning smell is never a good sign!
I love making raw bars/balls with my Cuisinart and other baking recipes, too, not to mention smoothies! I don’t know how if live without it either.
This apple spice bar looks great! Can’t wait to try!
-Dana
Thanks, Dana! Enjoy.