Description
Peanut Butter Quinoa Protein Bars are a delicious, nutritious snack that combines creamy peanut butter and nutty quinoa. Bursting with flavor, these chewy bars are perfect for on-the-go snacking or as a post-workout pick-me-up. With their golden-brown color and flecks of chocolate, they are not only satisfying but also versatile enough for breakfast or dessert. Whip up a batch easily and delight in the joy of sharing—or keeping them all to yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats and cooked quinoa until combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg