Description
Peanut Butter Quinoa Protein Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that combine the creamy richness of peanut butter with the wholesome benefits of quinoa. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without guilt, these bars are easy to make and customizable to your taste preferences. Whether for a post-workout boost or an afternoon treat, these chewy bars will leave you feeling energized and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix peanut butter and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine oats, cooked quinoa, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts/seeds if using.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined. Press firmly into a lined baking dish.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours until set, then cut into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg