Nutty Quinoa Protein Bars
Crunchy, satisfying, and perfect for fueling your workouts, these bars are packed with protein and healthy fats. With a unique blend of quinoa, nuts, and seeds, they have a satisfying texture and a delicious flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2.
Rinse quinoa and add to a saucepan with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- 3.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, oats, almond flour, protein powder, almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and shredded coconut. Mix well.
- 4.
In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and water. Heat over low heat until well combined, then pour over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated.
- 5.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 6.
Cool completely in the pan, then cut into 8 bars.
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