Description
Wholesome and nutritious granola bars made with quinoa, nuts, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Medjool dates (1/3 cup packed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups large flake oats
- 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 °F (150 °C) and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the pitted Medjool dates with hot water in a large bowl. Allow them to soak for about 5-10 minutes until softened, then drain.
- Mix in the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until you have a smooth, creamy paste.
- Add all remaining ingredients: oats, quinoa, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and sea salt. Gently fold until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool the bars on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. For easier slicing, chill in the fridge for 1 hour before cutting.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze individually for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg