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:

1. Combine quinoa, applesauce, vanilla, eggs, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl and mix well.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
3. Spoon into a greased 9×13 pan and bake at 375 for 20 min or until golden brown.
4. Let cool and cut into bars