Description
Crispy, sweet, and packed with protein — these quinoa crunch bars are a healthy twist on classic rice krispie treats, made with puffed quinoa for extra texture and nutrition!
Ingredients
1 cup puffed quinoa (or puffed millet for gluten-free)
½ cup rolled oats (or oat flour for a smoother texture)
¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: chocolate drizzle, chopped nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch dish or loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine puffed quinoa and oats. Set aside.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and salt, stirring until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture over the quinoa-oat mix and stir until well coated.
Press firmly into the lined pan to form an even layer.
Optional: Melt sugar-free chocolate and drizzle over the top.
Chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours until firm. Slice into bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 4g