No-Bake Quinoa, Date, and Almond Granola Bars: A Healthy Snack
40 minutes
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About No-Bake Quinoa, Date, and Almond Granola Bars: A Healthy Snack
Craving a healthy snack that's both delicious and easy to make? These no-bake granola bars are the perfect solution, delivering a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor in every bite.Packed with protein, fiber, and the nutty goodness of quinoa and almonds, these bars are naturally sweetened with dates. With just five ingredients and no baking required, they're a quick and easy treat for busy days.Want to personalize your snack? Feel free to add chocolate chips, dried fruit, or your favorite mix-ins for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Dates packed, pitted
- 1 cup Almonds coarsely chopped (cashews or pistachios can be substituted), roasted, unsalted
- 1/4 cup Honey maple syrup or agave nectar may be substituted
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter natural or homemade is preferred; almond butter or other nut butters may be substituted
Optional Additions
- 1/2 tbsp Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tbsp Fruit dried
Instructions
- Process the pitted dates in a food processor until finely chopped and a dough-like consistency is achieved. This should take approximately 1 minute. The dates should form a ball.
- Dry roast the quinoa in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Toast for a few minutes until the quinoa turns a light brown color. Be careful not to burn the quinoa.
- In a large bowl, combine the toasted quinoa, chopped almonds, and processed dates.
- In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey and peanut butter over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth. Pour the honey-peanut butter mixture over the quinoa mixture.
- Mix thoroughly, breaking up any large clumps of dates to ensure even distribution. Add any optional ingredients, such as chocolate chips or dried fruit, and mix again.
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish (or a small loaf pan for thicker bars) with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the bars later. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and press down firmly to create a uniform layer.
- Cover the dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate or freeze for 15-20 minutes to allow the bars to harden. Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into even-sized bars.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days to maintain freshness.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- If you're a runner or an active and health-conscious person, granola or energy bars are a good snack option.
Expert Tips
- For chewier bars, slightly underbake them and let them cool completely in the pan.
- Customize your bars by adding different nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or chocolate chips.
- For a sweeter bar, add a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of powdered sugar after baking.
Storage Instructions
- Store leftover granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 21gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 13gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 5mg
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This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
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