No-bake quinoa energy bars

Step 1/5

• 14 g quinoa

• pot
• rubber spatula

Add quinoa to a pot over medium-low heat and toast until puffed. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2/5

• 32 g almonds
• 20 g rolled oats

• cutting board
• knife
• frying pan
• spatula

Chop almonds and add to a frying pan on medium-low heat. Add rolled oats and roast for approx. 10 min., or until the almonds are fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3/5

• 36 g pitted dates
• 16 g cashew butter
• 30 ml maple syrup
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅜ tbsp coconut oil

• food processor
• pot
• rubber spatula
• bowl

Add dates to a food processor and mix until chopped finely. Add cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil to a pot and heat until the coconut oil is melted and everything is combined. Add almond-oat mixture, puffed quinoa, cashew butter mixture, and dates to a bowl and stir to combine.

Step 4/5

• parchment paper
• baking dish

Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking dish, press down firmly, and smooth out. Refrigerate for approx. 1 hr., or until the energy bars have firmed up.

Step 5/5

• 20 g bittersweet chocolate

• heatproof bowl
• pot
• cutting board
• knife
• wire rack

Melt bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot with simmering water. Remove cooled energy bar mixture from the baking pan and cut into evenly-sized bars. Drizzle with melted chocolate and let cool. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!