Cranberry, Nut, and Chocolate Quinoa Energy Bars
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Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack, Energy Bar
 
A girl on the go needs energy and these bars do just that. Packed with oats, quinoa, and almonds these bars will keep you full longer.
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups quick rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 T. ground flax seed, optional
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
  • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup) + 1 T to drizzle on top
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup craisins
  • ⅓ cup almonds, crushed
  • ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  2. Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with 1 pieces of parchment paper and then criss-cross another piece of parchment paper so the two pieces fold over the pan.
  3. Add quinoa and water to small pot, bring to a boil and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork, transfer to a medium-sized bowl and let quinoa cool completely.
  4. Mix together the oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and ground flax seed in a large bowl.
  5. Combine the egg, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, and quinoa and stir until just blended then combine and mix with the oats mixture.
  6. Stir in craisins, almonds, and chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly over the pan, packing down to evenly coat pan. Drizzle with more honey, if you desire.
  8. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is brown.
  9. Allow to cool completely.
  10. Refrigerate 30 minutes to allow bars to set.
  11. Using the liner, lift the mixture from the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
  12. Cut into bars and refrigerate or freeze to store.
Recipe by Rebecca Rosati Health Coaching at https://rebeccarosati.com/breakfast-foods/cranberry-nut-and-chocolate-quinoa-energy-bars/