Crunchy Quinoa Muesli Bars
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Serves: 24
 
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees and line a 9 inch square baking tray with non-stick paper
  2. Place quinoa and oats in prepared baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  3. Measure out coconut, pistachios and macadamias into a large bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. Tip toasted quinoa and oats in with the nuts and coconut.
  6. Pour warm peanut butter and honey over the oat mix and stir to combine.
  7. Press into prepared tray and bake for 18-20 minutes, until edges are just slightly browned.
  8. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
  9. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate if you like.
  10. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
  11. Enjoy!
Recipe by Healthy Home Cafe at http://healthyhomecafe.com/2015/02/08/crunchy-quinoa-muesli-bars/