Homemade Cranberry Larabars

I had to try one! :)

Now that the hubs and I are eating a mostly Paleo diet, I've been looking for quick and easy breakfast and snack ideas. Things that I can prep over the weekend, that we can both just grab on-the-go in the mornings during the week.

Last week, I made these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars. They were delicious! Since they were such a success, I decided to experiment with swapping ingredients a little.

I wanted to make them without the chocolate and I knew I already had some dried cranberries in my pantry. I think they turned out pretty yummy! :)

mmmmm!

Homemade Cranberry Larabars

Loosely adapted from Oh She Glows

Makes 10 bars (12 if you cut them smaller)

Ingredients:

1 cup cashews
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup tightly packed pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
splash of lemon juice

Directions:

1. If the dates are stiff or dry, soak them in water for 30-60 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.

2. Add all ingredients to food processor and process until it looks crumbly and gooey and well-combined.

3. Line a 8" square pan with parchment paper. Add the mixture to the pan and spread evenly to the corners. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.

5. Slice into 10 evenly-sized bars. Store as you wish; I like to put them in snack-size ziploc bags or wrap them individually in cut-to-size parchment paper.

stored individually in snack bags

If you make them, let me know what you think! :)