Vegan Quinoa Nut Bars (Printable Version)

Protein-rich bars combining quinoa, nuts, and dried fruits for a nourishing energizing snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)

→ Nuts & Seeds

03 - 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

→ Dried Fruit

05 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
06 - 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots

→ Binders & Sweetener

07 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup almond butter
09 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Spices & Seasoning

10 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
11 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the rinsed quinoa for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly golden. Let cool.
03 - In a large bowl, combine toasted quinoa, oats, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and apricots.
04 - In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together maple syrup and almond butter until smooth and warm. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
05 - Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spatula until everything is evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden at the edges.
07 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into 8 bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of toasted quinoa and oats creates this incredible nutty flavor that storebought bars just cant match
  • These bars genuinely keep you satisfied for hours thanks to all the protein and fiber packed into every bite
02 -
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is absolutely crucial for bars that hold together when you bite into them
  • Let these cool completely before cutting or you'll end up with delicious but messy crumbs instead of neat bars
03 -
  • Make sure to rinse your quinoa thoroughly before toasting to remove any bitter coating
  • Let the toasted quinoa cool slightly before mixing with the other ingredients so it doesn't melt the almond butter

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