Crunchy Chia Quinoa Bars
SnackQuinoa is easy to flavour and is a great option to include in breakfast, lunch or in snack bars like this recipe. The blend of almonds and pecan nuts give these bars a snapping crunch.
Calories209kcal
Carbs22.2g
Protein5.8g
Fats10.8g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
Try these bars as a snack on days when you are physically active. Its slow digesting carbohydrates will keep your energy levels steady throughout the day.
Health Benefits
Quinoa is a wonder grain: it's gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids. It is also a slow-digesting carbohydrate source that is high in fibre.
Expert Tips
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Equipment
- 13 x 23cm baking tin
- Baking parchment
- Large Bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 100 g Oats (jumbo oats)
- 75 g Quinoa (Cup uncooked pre-rinsed quinoa)
- 2 Banana (mashed or blended)
- 4 tbsp Chia seeds
- 3 tbsp Peanut butter
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp Almonds
- 3 tbsp Pecans
- 3 tbsp Dried mixed fruit
- 2 tbsp Honey
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Line a 13 x 23cm baking tin with baking parchment.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, quinoa, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon, then stir in the banana and vanilla extract. Next add the almonds, pecans and dried fruit and mix again.
- Place a small saucepan over low heat, add the peanut butter and honey and stir until the mixture is warm and melted into a paste.
- Pour this paste into the oat mixture and mix everything together until well combined.
- Pour into the lined pan and press down firmly with clean hands.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Allow cooling before cutting into bars of the desired size with a sharp knife.
Notes
1 portion of "Crunchy Chia Quinoa Bars" is equivalent to 65g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 22.2gProtein: 5.8gFat: 10.8gSaturated Fat: 1.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.1gCholesterol: 0.03mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 11.2gVitamin A: 1.3ugVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1.8mg
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