Quinoa Power Bars

Quinoa is not a grain, but actually a seed. It is a complete protein source and contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Quinoa Power Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Snacks Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 cup Almond butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Honey
• 2 tablespoon Chia seeds
• 2 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ pinch Salt
• ¹⁄₄ cup Mini chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, almond butter, honey, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Fold in mini chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds.
4. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the dish. Press it down firmly and evenly.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes.
7. Once cooled, remove from the baking dish and cut into bars.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.