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Quinoa Protein Bars

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Quinoa Protein Bars are chewy, no-bake snack bars made with cooked quinoa, oats, nut butter, and protein powder. They’re packed with plant-based protein and perfect for on-the-go snacking or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (unflavored, vanilla, or chocolate)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/4 cup dried fruit, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and salt.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the nut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth and well combined.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  5. Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.
  6. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
  8. Slice into 9–12 bars and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use plain, fully cooked and cooled quinoa for best results.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together.
  • Bars can be stored in the fridge or freezer—great for meal prep.
  • Customize with spices, mix-ins, or different nut butters to change the flavor profile.

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