Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (optional)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa and rolled oats.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, warm peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the wet mixture.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Fold in nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips if using.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Press mixture firmly to help bars hold together.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Add coconut flakes or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg