Description
Peanut Butter Quinoa Protein Bars are a scrumptious blend of chewy quinoa and creamy peanut butter, delivering a nutritious snack that satisfies your sweet cravings. These bars are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, post-workout refueling, or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up. With their delightful nutty flavor and optional chocolate chips, they’ll become your new favorite healthy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
- Mix in the cooked quinoa and rolled oats; stir until well combined.
- If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then cut into bars or squares for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg