Description
Peanut Butter Quinoa Protein Bars are a wholesome and delicious snack that combines creamy peanut butter with nutritious quinoa. Perfect for busy days, these bars provide a quick energy boost and are easily customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy them as a convenient breakfast on-the-go or a satisfying afternoon treat. Whip up a batch today and indulge in this guilt-free delight that fuels your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the cooled quinoa and oats until fully combined.
- Add chia seeds and optional chocolate chips; mix well.
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then cut into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg