
Quinoa Breakfast Bars
These bars come together quickly, especially if you have leftover quinoa in the fridge like I usually do. However, you can easily make a fresh batch of quinoa for use in these bars. Just let it cool slightly before mixing up the batter.
Yields: 12 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 5 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup applesauce (or mashed banana)
- 1tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup craisins (optional)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
- Combine quinoa, applesauce, vanilla, eggs, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl and mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Spoon into a greased 9×13 pan and bake at 375 for 20 min or until golden brown.
- Let cool and cut into bars