1cupquinoa flakes(or toasted quinoa or steel cut oats)
1/4cupwhole wheat flour(use almond or coconut flour to make gluten-free)
1/4cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1/4cuproasted almonds, chopped or sliced(double up on seeds to make nut-free)
1Tbsp.chia seeds
1/2tsp.kosher salt
1tsp.ground cinnamon
1/4-1/3cupdark chocolate chips
1/3cupcanola or light olive oil
1/3cuphoney
1tsp.vanilla extract
1egg white
Shredded coconut or dried fruit, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix oats and next 9 ingredients (through chocolate chips); combine until well-mixed. Add oil, honey and vanilla; combine until mix is well-coated.
In a measuring glass or small bowl, beat egg white until peaks form; fold into mixture.
Spread on baking sheet. Using a small piece of parchment paper, press with hands or spatula on mixture to make top even and help mixture hold together.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool for 10 minutes. Cut into bars. Makes approximately 25-30 bars. Store in an airight container for up to 1 week.