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Cranberry Bliss Bar (GF) Starbucks Copy Cat

Shannon Hussey

Making a guilty Starbucks holiday treat something you can feel good about eating! .

I hardly ever go to Starbucks as I love the coffee I make at home (and I love saving the money $$$) but there are always a few times during the holiday season that I find myself face to face with that tasty, tasty cranberry bliss bar treat staring back at me in the Starbucks bakery case. I then give thanks for having to follow a strict gluten free lifestyle so I am not even tempted!

So I figured why not welcome the challenge to make a better version at home where I could enjoy a little holiday guilt of butter and sugar (coconut sugar of course) all while also feeding my body nutrients from the goodness of the grain free, gluten free paleo Warrior Mix by Bee Free Gluten Free.

The Bee Free Gluten Free Warrior Mix is a delicious snack mix for on the go or just like granola, tasty over yogurt, smoothies, or in a bowl with milk. You can snag your own bag of Warrior Mix at your local Walmart and Target locations or add some to your e-cart by going to their website directly or Amazon!


Bee Free Gluten Free, Grain Free Warrior Mix helps to make a nutritious version.

STARBUCKS COPY CAT CRANBERRY BLISS BARS

Bar

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 c Bee Free Warrior Mix granola (or another gran free version)

  • 1/2 T Orange Juice

  • 1 tsp orange zest

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 T coconut flour

  • 2 T melted butter

  • 1 tsp ginger

  • 1/3 c white chocolate chips

  • 1/3 c dried cranberries

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Blend everything except for the white chocolate chips and cranberries in a food processor pulsing until well incorporated then stir in white chocolate chips and cranberries.

  3. Pour bar mixture into a bread pan lined with parchment paper.

  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

  5. Remove and let cool before icing.


Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients

  • 4 oz of vegan cream cheese, room temp

  • 1 tsp orange zest

  • 1/2 T Maple syrup

Directions

  1. Mix all 3 ingredients together and spread evenly on top of cake. Optional: Place extra white chocolate chips, cranberries, and candied ginger on top.


    If you make this tasty treat, be sure and tag me @vivacitybuzz so I can see your beautiful festive recreations! Cheers to cranberry bliss!