Quinoa Breakfast Bars

Quinoa Breakfast Bars

From http://www.theleangreenbean.com/quinoa-breakfast-bars/

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

25 mins

A grab 'n go breakfast that's tasty and a cinch to make, without all of the added sugar found in store bought bars.

Author: Lindsay L

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 c whole wheat flour (or chickpea flour to make GF)
• 2 c cooked quinoa
• 2 c oats
• ⅔ c nuts, chopped
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• ⅔ c peanut butter
• ½ c honey
• 2 egg
• ⅔ c applesauce (or mashed banana)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ⅔ c craisins
• ½ c chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine applesauce, vanilla, eggs, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl and mix well.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
3. Spoon into a greased 9x13 pan and bake at 375 for 20 min or until golden brown.
4. Let cool and cut into bars.
5. Store in the refrigerator.

These quinoa breakfast bars are chewy and delicious- perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They’re packed with protein and fiber and they’re gluten-free  as long as you use GF oats. Plus, they could be made vegan if you used a flax egg! I used pecans in mine but almonds would be good as well.

You can also halve this recipe and make them in an 8×8 pan!