Puffed Quinoa Bars
A delicious yet healthy puffed quinoa bar! These are made with hemp hearts - adding a source of protein, cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor, and pistachios for an extra yummy crunch.
Servings: 12 bars
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup puffed quinoa
- ½ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup hemp hearts
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup divided pistachios chopped
Instructions
- Place the puffed quinoa in a fry pan and toast over medium heat for about five minutes until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium pot, place the almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup over low heat. Stir every once in a while until everything is melted, about two minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the cocoa powder and stir until fully mixed. Then add ¼ cup of the pistachios and the toasted puffed quinoa. Stir with a spatula just until mixed.
- In a greased loaf pan, dump the top chocolate mixture and press into the corners. Sprinkle the rest of the pistachios on top and press them into the chocolate mixture. Place in the fridge to harden for at least 20 minutes, then cut into squares.
- Keep this at room temperature if you live in a dry, cool place. If you live in a more humid, or warm place, keep these in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg