Quinoa Power Bars

Name: Quinoa Power Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa flakes; 1 cup chopped cashews; 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/3 cup ground flax seeds; 1/3 cup chia seeds; 3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup carob or chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons almond butter; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2/3 cup maple syrup; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; melted chocolate (optional), for drizzling

14 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa flakes
1 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/3 cup ground flax seeds
1/3 cup chia seeds
3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup carob or chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons almond butter
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
melted chocolate (optional), for drizzling

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
3

Toss the quinoa flakes, cashews and sunflower seeds and toast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Place in a large bowl and allow to cool slightly.
5

Add in flax seeds, chia seeds, dried cherries and chocolate chips.
6

In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil.
7

Add almond butter, applesauce and maple syrup.
8

Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium low.
9

Cook for 3 minutes and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
10

Pour mixture over dry ingredients.
11

Transfer mixture to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and press into a rectangle.
12

Bake for 10 minutes.
13

Allow to cool and then place into refrigerator until firm.
14

Cut into desired shape.
15

Drizzle with chocolate if desired.