Healthy Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars (vegan)

Our take on the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars! This is a healthier version, made with all vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients. Super easy to make and tastes just like the classic Starbucks version and ready in under 30 minutes.

OK guys! I am officially hooked on a dessert that I truly never thought I’d be obsessed with..

CRANBERRY BLISS BARS! Except I cannot take credit for this idea whatsoever. This is a Starbucks classic. And one that is very very popular apparently. The mix of tarty flavor from the cranberry and sweetness from the white chocolate truly are some of the best flavors combined in this fancy blondie. I love it so much and they are a delicious dessert to make for the holidays.

The Cranberry Bliss Bars are a seasonal treat but now with this copycat version you can be making these all year round!

Oh and we didn’t even get to the cream cheese frosting on top! The best way to top these bars off. And this recipe is even vegan and gluten-free. So if you love Starbucks and their cranberry bliss bars. But want ones that are healthier – here you go baby.

I have a feeling you are going to love these so so much!

I can’t wait to hear what you think!!

What ingredients are in these copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bars:

• Creamy almond butter – or really any creamy nut butter. You can use cashew butter, peanut butter, tahini, anything!
• Flax egg or egg – either can work here
• Coconut sugar – you can also use cane sugar if you want too
• Non-dairy milk – really any milk can work here like almond, oat, anything
• Gluten-free oat flour any 1 to 1 gluten-free flour can work – if not gluten-free, you can also use all purpose flour
• Orange – you’ll need the zest of an orange for these
• Craisins (dried cranberries) – these are a must to add on top!
• White chocolate chips – or chop up white chocolate bar
• Vegan cream cheese – or regular works too. I have made these with both and either can work
• Powdered sugar – I haven’t tried another sugar alternative for the frosting

Instructions on how to make the Starbuck’s Cranberry Bliss Bars:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line/grease an 8×8 baking dish well
2. In a large bowl, mix together almond butter, egg, coconut sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth
3. Mix in your dry ingredients of flour and baking soda until fully combined
4. Fold in orange zest, craisins, and white chocolate chips
5. Spread batter across baking dish and add to oven to bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden and you stick a toothpick in and it turns out clean
6. Allow the bars to cool completely and while they do make the frosting
7. Stir together frosting ingredients in a medium bowl until creamy. (I like using a hand mixer)
8. Spread across bars and sprinkle desired craisins and white chocolate drizzle if desired
9. Cut into triangles and enjoy!

Tips for success on making Starbuck’s Cranberry Bliss Bars:

• Make sure not to skip on a mix of the drizzle of melted white chocolate and white chocolate chips.
• Slicing the bars can get a little tricky, Its all about the diagonals and try to trace it out before cutting!
• While making the cream cheese frosting, make sure to get the cream cheese to room temperature. Also only use powdered sugar, a granular sugar or a brown sugar wont give you the consistency were looking for.
• Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to a week. I like to layer in some parchment paper to make sure nothing sticks together. Let it sit out for 5 minutes to help bring to room temperature before eating, or if you don’t have any patience like me, microwave for a couple of seconds. The bars should last in the fridge for up to 5 to 7 days.
• I’m a big fan on freezing desserts, wrap in aluminum foil and place into a freezer safe bag. Can be stored for a couple of months.
• I’ve made these vegan and gluten free, but if you don’t have those ingredients on hand a regular egg and all purpose flour will work as well.

A few other delicious dessert recipes to make:

Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles (gluten-free)

INSANE Gluten-free Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

White Chocolate Brownies (gluten-free)

Epic Gluten-free Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies