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Puffed Quinoa Oat Granola Bars

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 20 Minutes (+Rest Time)
  • Yield: 12 Bars 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Refrigerator
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Puffed Quinoa Oat Granola Bars are absolutely delicious, a crave worthy breakfast and snack that will have you returning to again and again.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup roasted salted pistachios, fine chop *
  • ½ cup shredded coconut *
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (+/-)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Wet Ingredients:

  • 8 Medjool dates, pitted, finely chopped (5 oz., pitted)
  • ¾ cup runny natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Other Ingredients:

  • 1 cup puffed quinoa *

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. Place the all the Dry Ingredients into a large bowl, whisk to combine.
  3. Place the pitted Medjool dates onto a cutting board, chop into fine pieces, then place into a medium-sized pan.
  4. Place all the remaining Wet Ingredients (except the vanilla) into the saucepan with the chopped Medjool dates. Heat over medium heat until hot, stirring constantly. Use the edge of a large spoon to separate the finely chopped dates (as much as possible) to spread them out within the mixture, approximately 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from the stove. Stir in the vanilla.
  5. Add the peanut butter/date sauce, use a rubber spatula to get it all, to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand with a stiff spoon to incorporate all the ingredients.
  6. Then stir in the puffed quinoa, mix thoroughly with your hands to incorporate and to ensure everything is thoroughly coated and sticks together really well. If too dry, add an additional teaspoon of maple syrup to the mixture until it begins to stick really well. Repeat if necessary.
  7. Dump the mixture into the parchment paper-lined 8×8 baking pan. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan. Then using a glass or cup (smooth bottomed) and press the mixture hard to thoroughly flatten the mixture. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  8. After 30 minutes, remove from the refrigerator and lift the mixture onto a cutting board. Cut in half, then cut each half into halves. You now have 4 squares. Cut each piece into 3rds, ending with 12 bars. Enjoy! Store the bars in the refrigerator or freezer.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

Servings:  12 bars

Find it online: https://monkeyandmekitchenadventures.com/puffed-quinoa-oat-granola-bars/