CRANBERRY NUT CLUSTERS

These cranberry nut clusters are my new favorite snack and treat. They are crunchy, healthy and sweet and combine almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries aaaand raw dark chocolate. What could you possibly want more?

 

This is the perfect mix of sweet and tart and this candy is super good for your soul, body and mind. Unlike store-bought candy that is packed with preserving agents, chemical flavors and toxins, these homemade cranberry nut clusters only contain raw and fresh ingredients. No hidden substances. Pure nutrition.

These clusters make a perfect hiking snack and are a quick energy source during the day. They can easily be prepared on the weekend and be stored in the fridge for the week.

I also love them with a warming herbal tea.

Is your mouth watering yet?

Here is the easy recipe for you.

CRANBERRY NUT CLUSTERS

Makes 10-15

Crunch

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup shredded almonds

1/2 cup raw, dried cranberries (you can use a dehydrator or also use fresh cranberries)

1 T sweetener of your choice, I used agave syrup

1 T cinnamon powder

1 t vanilla extract

Chocolate

2 T raw cacao (you may also use cacoa or carob)

1/2 cup melted coconut oil (e.g. melted over boiling water)

1 t sweetener of your choice, I used agave syrup

For the crunch, mingle sunflower seeds, shredded almonds, dried cranberries with cinnamon, vanilla and sweetener until you get a sticky mass.

For the chocolate, mix melted coconut oil, raw cacao and sweetener until smooth. Pour chocolate into a rectangular form layered with wax paper or wrapping film. Top with crunch. Let rest in the fridge for at least 1/2 hour and cut into small squares.

Enjoy!

CHEWY COCONUT BITES

 

Since I've always been a big snacker, I started to think about healthy snacks as soon as I've begun to eat raw vegan. Dates and nuts make a perfect snack on their own, but I figured that paired with coconut I could make a yummy, chewy, energising on-the-go snack. These coin-shaped COCONUT BITES do not only taste super delicious, but are easy to take to school, work or friends. And the best is, they are made in less than 10 minutes and you need only 4 ingredients!

 

I use to eat them in the afternoon while I'm studying and pair them with a good herbal tea. They also make a great pre-workout snack together with a banana and kids love them too, because of their sweetness.

Compared to bought snacks, these CHEWY COCONUT BITES do not contain any preserving agents or hidden ingredients. 

Dates have many health benefits: they are rich in protein, fiber and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, A1 and C. As they contain natural sugars like glucose, sucrose and fructose they are a great energy booster! 

Cashews are rich in iron, phoshporus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. They are a great source of phytochemicals, antioxidants and protein.
Besides all these health advantages, these treats are super delicious and beautiful.

CHEWY COCONUT BITES

Makes 25

1/2 cup cashews, soaked for 1 h

6 pitted dates, soaked for 15 min

1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut, plus more for coating

1 t sweetener, I prefer agave syrup (you can omit the sweetener, but I like it sweet)

Discard the water from soaking and pulse dates and cashews until they form a dough. Stir in sweetener and coconut. Form the dough into little balls and flatten. Roll in remaining coconut and chill in the fridge overnight.

Enjoy!