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).
Cranberry Coconut Power Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- ½ cup golden flaxmeal
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅔ cup coconut butter, melted
- 1½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla stevia
- ⅛ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse together hemp, flax, and cranberries
- Pulse in coconut butter, shredded coconut, salt and stevia
- Press mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm
- Serve
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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Julie says
Why not also label this as vegan? You call it gluten free, paleo, and nut free and it seems to fit the vegan bill…
Maureen says
Vegan isn’t necessarily nut-free or gluten-free.
zoe says
I think what she’s saying is Elana could have ALSO labelled it as vegan. :)
Chelsea says
I love running! I’m training for a Marathon right now and run all but 2 days of the week (1 rest, 1 cross training day) I love trying new healthy foods to give me that extra boots and that are convenient. Excited to try these!
alicia says
yoga and long walks. I like a slower pace :)
Kathy K. says
What could I use in place of the hemp seeds??
Clarisse says
Kathy K – You could use almonds or another type of nut – Maybe just add more coconut oil to keep them together. I think I will try this :)
Pink Peppercorn and Paprika says
I love sleep just as much as my hot power yoga class. I couldn’t live without either!
On another note, thanks for sharing Steve’s story – it is always awesome to see a company that supports those in need and shares the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Peg in Kensington, California says
I am a rower – which means I am out on the water three times a week, normally in an 8. I use an ergometer (rowing machine) a couple of times of week. I also do Pilates with an instructor and am starting Yoga Stretch with someone. I will get back to weight lifting shortly. I keeps me sane.
Megan Hughes says
I would never lose sleep to exercise, or to do anything else short of an emergency. It is too vital. The exercise I prefer is that long walk in the hills around my house.
Elizabeth H says
CrossFit! Found CF when I was 39 and 3 years later, I’m still hooked. My passion is running and CF has given me back the fast times of my youth. Can’t wait to make these bars and share with friends at the gym… that’s the part of recipe you don’t see — the fun of sharing. Tx!
Shelley says
Crossfitter but I enjoy swimming and dance classes as well. I would and have lost sleep to exercise but I sleep better if I exercise and exercise better with good sleep! Looking forward to trying this recipe!
Gretchen says
I am definitely an exerciser. 3 times a week I do an intense fast paced pseudo Pilates class and twice a week I do cardio intervals for 45-60 minutes.
I have slowed down though recently. I used to do intense exercise 6-7 days a week and now I am realizing that I recover better when I take it easier on the weekend and just go on a mello hike or walk on those days.