Chocolate-Quinoa Granola Bars
These granola bars are easy to make and nourishing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup quinoa flakes (or toasted quinoa or steel cut oats)
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (use almond or coconut flour to make gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds, chopped or sliced (double up on seeds to make nut-free)
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4-1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup canola or light olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 egg 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.