Crunchy Quinoa Muesli Bars
Author: Healthy Home Cafe
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Serves: 24
- 1 cup (180g) uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup (110g) whole rolled oats
- ½ cup (30g) shredded coconut
- ½ cup (70g) pistachios, shelled
- ½ cup (70g) chopped macadamias
- ½ cup (130g) peanut butter
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon (140g) honey or maple syrup
- dark chocolate, optional
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees and line a 9 inch square baking tray with non-stick paper
- Place quinoa and oats in prepared baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Measure out coconut, pistachios and macadamias into a large bowl.
- Add peanut butter and honey to a small saucepan and when the oats and quinoa are toasted, heat over medium heat until just melted and combined.
- Tip toasted quinoa and oats in with the nuts and coconut.
- Pour warm peanut butter and honey over the oat mix and stir to combine.
- Press into prepared tray and bake for 18-20 minutes, until edges are just slightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
- Drizzle with a little melted chocolate if you like.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
Recipe by Healthy Home Cafe at http://healthyhomecafe.com/2015/02/08/crunchy-quinoa-muesli-bars/
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