Best 2 Quinoa Granola Bars Recipes

Quinoa granola bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a combination of quinoa, oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. Quinoa granola bars are a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. They are also a great source of energy, making them a perfect snack for athletes or anyone who is on the go. With so many different recipes available, you are sure to find a quinoa granola bar that you will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA-MAPLE GRANOLA BARS

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This recipe has been adapted to be gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, almond-free, and peanut-free due to allergies. Take out what you don't like and add in what you do.

Provided by Azure Rae Robinson

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

6 cups gluten-free oats
¾ cup oat bran
¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
¼ cup quinoa flakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup maple syrup
¾ cup honey
4 ounces sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup grapeseed oil
2 ½ ounces prune baby food
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 ounces jumbo semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup raisins
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup dried cherries

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Combine oats, oat bran, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, quinoa flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl.
Combine maple syrup, honey, sun butter, molasses, grapeseed oil, prune baby food, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until combined, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until granola is moistened.
Press granola into a nonstick rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.
Combine chocolate chips, raisins, cranberries, and cherries in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into the granola base in the baking sheet.
Bake in the hot oven until firm, about 10 minutes more.
Remove from oven and let cool. Place in the refrigerator until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-cup-sized granola bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

QUINOA GRANOLA BARS

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Essential Eating's Quinoa Granola Bars from our local newstation WNEP. They are healthy and yummy too.

Provided by Barb O

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 bars, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa (flakes)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup maple sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped dates or 1/4 cup chopped apricot
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients, except cinnamon, in the order listed and mix well.
Place mixture in a 8 or 9 inch greased baking pan and press flat using the back of a fork or slightly moistened finger tips.
Sprinkle the top with cinnamon.
Bake 45 minutes.
Remove pan from oven and cut into bars.
Return pan to oven for 10 minutes until bars become crisp.
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes: Recipe can be tripled using a jelly roll pan (11X17). Bars freeze well. Granulated maple sugar is 100% maple syrup that has been cooked at a higher temperature. I have subbed with brown sugar in a pinch.

Tips:

Use old-fashioned oats for a heartier texture.
Add your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits for a customized granola bar.
Be careful not to overcook the quinoa, or it will become too soft.
If the mixture is too dry, add a little more honey or maple syrup.
If the mixture is too wet, add a little more oats or quinoa.
Press the mixture firmly into the baking pan to ensure the bars hold together well.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into individual pieces.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Quinoa granola bars are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. With their combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, quinoa granola bars are a great way to start your day or refuel after a workout. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, give quinoa granola bars a try!

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