Chia Quinoa Protein Bars
Ingredients
The dry ingredients
-
½
cup
dry quinoa
-
½
cup
chia seeds
-
2
tablespoons
ground flax seeds
-
1
cup
rolled oats
-
¼
teaspoon
pink Himalayan salt
-
1
teaspoon
cinnamon
-
1
teaspoon
cardamom
-
½
cup
raw almonds
The wet ingredients
-
¼
cup
honey
-
¼
cup
brown rice syrup
-
½
cup
almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: quinoa, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, and chopped almonds.
- In a small microwave-safe dish, mix the almond butter, brown rice syrup, and honey, then microwave for 1 minute to soften.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, using your hands if necessary.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking dish and press down to form an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into bars and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
239
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
27g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
48mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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