Description
These quinoa bars are no-bake, protein-rich, and allergy-friendly, offering a chewy, crunchy snack that’s perfect for busy days. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, maple syrup, and roasted quinoa, they’re naturally gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup raw quinoa
- 1 cup quick oats (gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional topping:
- ½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Rinse the raw quinoa thoroughly and soak it in water for 1 hour. Drain and rinse again.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the damp quinoa on a lined baking tray and roast for 8–16 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden and fragrant. Let it cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix roasted quinoa, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, and vanilla extract until the mixture is sticky and evenly combined.
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture into the pan very firmly to create an even layer.
- If using, melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil and spread over the mixture.
- Freeze for about 15 minutes until set. Lift out using the parchment paper and cut into bars.
Notes
- Press the mixture very firmly to help the bars hold their shape.
- You can skip the chocolate topping for a lower-sugar version.
- Add dried fruit or seeds for variation, but avoid overloading the mixture.
- Sunflower seed butter or tahini can be used for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for quinoa)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
