High Protein Quinoa Bars
Nutritious and delicious High Protein Quinoa Bars packed with wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- ½ cup natural nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter) Can use sunflower seed butter for nut-free
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup Agave nectar can be used as a substitute
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips Ensure dairy-free for vegan option
- ½ cup rolled oats Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients and measure them out.
- In a large bowl, combine the puffed quinoa, rolled oats, and salt.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the natural nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) together until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract once thoroughly melted.
- Pour the nut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Press the mixture evenly into the lined baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
- Once set, cut into bars and enjoy.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Frozen bars can last for up to three months.