Powerhouse Protein Bars
These bars have a secret protein packed grain we typically don't see in our snacks or breakfast foods but it's perfect crunch and nutty flavor makes it the star of these bars.
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The oats and quinoa used get nice and cozy in the oven for a toasty flavor and excellent plant protein powerhouse.
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I like to make a big batch of these to snack on all week instead of grabbing store bought bars and they're even husband approved. Give these a try and see how you like them in place of your standard grab and go bar.
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Total Time : 15 minutes | Servings : 12 bars
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Ingredients :
1 cup dry quinoa
1 cup oats
1/2 cup chia seeds
2 tablespoons flax meal
1 cup peanut butter (any nut butter will do)
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1/4 cup rice protein (can omit)
4 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
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Instructions :
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread rinsed and dried quinoa and oats on baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes to toast grains.
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2. When grains come out of oven, in a saucepan over medium low heat combine peanut butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, coconut oil and honey if you use it.
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3. Pour dry oats and quinoa in bowl and add chia seeds and flax meal. When liquid mixture is combined pour on top of dry ingredients and combine.
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4. Pour mixture into a lined 8X8 pan and put into fridge to firm up. I have to admit I was tasting these before they were done
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5. After about 30 minutes remove from fridge and slice into bars.
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