Description
Crunchy yet chewy bars made with puffed quinoa, nut butter, dark chocolate, and chia seeds, perfect for a nutritious grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the puffed quinoa, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, dark chocolate chips, chia seeds (if using), and salt.
- Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Pour the quinoa mixture into the dish and press it down firmly.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once set, lift the block from the dish and cut into 9 bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 7-10 days in the refrigerator. Best served chilled for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19.8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg