Description
These Peanut Butter Quinoa Protein Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option that is easy to make and perfect for a quick energy boost. Packed with protein and whole grains, these bars are a great choice for a pre-workout snack or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 cup rolled oats
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, rolled oats, protein powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a saucepan, heat peanut butter and honey until smooth. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and stir.
- Mix: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and combine well. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Form Bars: Press the mixture into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars.
- Substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for variation.
- Use plant-based protein powder for a vegan-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
