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The search for the perfect granola bar has left me frustrated, to say the least. Almost all commercially-made granola bar products are full of unhealthy ingredients and preservatives, and the ones that aren’t are exorbitantly expensive. To top it all off, we deal with some food allergies in our family that make finding the perfect granola bar even more impossible. So, I figured it was time to stop looking and start making my own homemade snacks, starting with this energy bites recipe.
- nuts
- dried fruit
- unsweetened coconut
- oats (and spices).

How to Make the Energy Bites Recipe
- Add the raw cashews to the bowl of the food processor fitted with the multipurpose blade.
- Process on high speed until the cashews become a thick, smooth, powdery mixture (about 5 minutes). It’s a good idea to stop every minute or two and scrape down the sides, just to make sure the mixture is processed evenly.

- Add the dates and the water and process again on high until everything is evenly combined and the mixture is smooth (you may need to scrape down the sides once, just to make sure everything is incorporated).
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, and process again on medium speed until they’re evenly incorporated.

- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the oats, cranberries and coconut.

- Mix the ingredients together by hand using a rubber spatula.

- Roll into balls using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture for each ball (This recipe makes about 24 energy bites.). Place in a fridge-safe container lined with parchment paper, to prevent the balls from sticking together as you layer them.

- Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before you eat them, but chilling them overnight is best.

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Cranberry Cashew Energy Bites
This energy bites recipe was inspired by the Cashew Coconut Chia Squares recipe from the Gluten-Free Family Favorites: The 75 Go-To Recipes You Need to Feed Kids and Adults All Day, Every Day cookbook.

Recipe: Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups raw cashews
- 15 dates pitted
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups large flake oats gluten free
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Recipe: Instructions
- Add the raw cashews to the bowl of the food processor fitted with the multipurpose blade.
- Process on high speed until the cashews become a thick, smooth, powdery mixture (about 5 minutes). It's a good idea to stop every minute or two and scrape down the sides, just to make sure the mixture is processed evenly.
- Add the dates and the water and process again on high until everything is evenly combined and the mixture is smooth (you may need to scrape down the sides once, just to make sure everything is incorporated).
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, and process again on medium speed until they're evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the oats, cranberries and coconut. Mix these ingredients together by hand using a rubber spatula. You'll be left with a mixture resembling a thick oatmeal cookie dough.
- Roll into balls using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture for each ball (This recipe makes about 24 energy bites.). Place in a fridge-safe container lined with parchment paper, to prevent the balls from sticking together as you layer them.
- Chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before you eat them, but chilling them overnight is best.
Recipe: Notes
- This energy bites recipe was inspired by the Cashew Coconut Chia Squares recipe from the Gluten-Free Family Favorites: The 75 Go-To Recipes You Need to Feed Kids and Adults All Day, Every Day cookbook.Â
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Cashew Energy Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 123
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
These look so yummy and I just love that they're are no bake. I was just saying to my husband yesterday that I'm not sure how I feel about Kind bars, because they're kind of like eating candy bars with all of the added sugar. These are much better!
Thanks Rachel! I hope you like them! 🙂
I've got to make these for my grandsons, what a great snack before they play football. These will help keep them going.
Thanks Tina! Let me know how they like them!
These look like a delicious healthy snack! And, I love the little helping hands!!
Thanks Renne!
Perfect, I even have some dried cranberries in the freezer.
I hope you enjoy them 🙂
I've never eaten anything like this before but I have to say they sound delicious, love the addition of dates!
It’s a great recipe and they’re SO yummy! I hope you like them!
These energy bars are looking very tasty. I have yet to make energy balls but i really want to. perfect lunchbox and snack food!
Thanks!! Let me know how you like them!
These look delicious! Been looking for something like this to make for a quick breakfast!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy them!
These are such a good idea — I love that they keep in the fridge for so long!
So glad you like this recipe! 🙂
Can Cranberry Cashew Energy Bites be frozen for later use?
Yes!
are there other nuts that will give the same results, by chance?
I couldn’t tell you since I have never tried any substitutions, but if you try, please let us know!
My bites turned out very moist. I went by the recipe. Should I remix them with additional oatmeal?
You should just let them rest for a while so that the oats can absorb some of the moisture