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Amazing 15-Minute Quinoa Energy Bars with Nuts and Seeds

Quinoa Energy Bars with Nuts and Seeds
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Make these simple, satisfying Quinoa Energy Bars packed with nuts and seeds. They are a great choice for a healthy snack when you need energy fast. Bring the joy of Sunday Flavor into your quick week with these bars.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, or flax)
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, chopped nuts, and seeds. Mix well.
  3. In a separate small saucepan, gently warm the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until fully combined and sticky.
  5. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Pack it down tightly.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper.
  8. Cut into 12 even bars. Store them in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Make sure your cooked quinoa is fully cooled before mixing. Warm quinoa will make the bars too soft.
  • You can add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips for extra flavor, if you wish.
  • Pressing the mixture down firmly is key for bars that hold their shape when cut.

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