This incredible nut-free power bar recipe is made with just 7 healthy ingredients. Better yet? Paleo Cranberry Coconut Power Bars are also gluten-free and grain-free. Eat them after you go to your CrossFit workout, or if you're more of a middle aged woman such as myself who prefers sleep to exercise, eat them after a long walk in the foothills, or a restorative yoga class.
I'm using Steve's unsweetened dried cranberries for this recipe, which is based upon my Cherry Vanilla Power Bar recipe. I came to know Steve this past spring and have become a fan since we first met (via email). Of course it is not surprising that an Italian in New Jersey and a New York Jew would have affinity for one another. Steve is an astute businessman, supporting exercise and fitness for lower income children and underprivileged youth –who's not a fan of that?! Steve is candid, smart and dedicated –what more need I say.
Here's that Paleo Power Bar recipe for those of you who are tough (the CrossFitters) and those of you who are more mellow about your exercise (like myself).
Store these nut-free power bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
What is your favorite form of exercise? Do you CrossFit? Would you lose sleep to workout? Leave a comment and let me know. I know a bunch about your food likes and habits, and now I'm curious about your activity levels…or lack thereof ;-)
Here are some of my other homemade paleo power bar recipes:
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59 responses to “Cranberry Coconut Power Bars”
Hi Elana, would it matter if I used coconut oil instead of the butter? Since it’s going to be melted anyway?
I just made them and I only had coconut oil – guess I will find out in a while!
Ann, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Actually, they were pretty tasty! A little firm, but out of the fridge for a few minutes and they were easy to cut.
Thanks Ann!
I made these using pepitas rather than hemp seeds, a small handful of dried apricots rather than the cranberries and added a tblsp of coconut oil. Flattened it out in a pyrex lined with parchment paper and sprinkled it with coconut sugar (omitted the stevia) stuck it in the freezer. Super yummy! Thanks for getting me started!!! :)
Nikki, you’re very welcome!
Found these tasty but crumbly. Thought they might work best shaped into little balls, so I tried that yesterday. It was tricky to shape the balls, but once they were refrigerated – they hung together well and were perfect delicious bites of energy. I recommend “Cranberry Coconut Power Balls” rather than “bar.”
Jenifer, so glad you enjoyed these :-)
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