Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and sea salt.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set and slightly golden. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg