Cinnamon Quinoa Bars
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Cinnamon Quinoa Bars, a nutritious and flavorful snack perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or midday pick-me-ups. These bars combine the nutty charm of quinoa and rolled oats with the creamy richness of almond butter and the natural sweetness of honey. Infused with the warmth of ground cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, they’re studded with dried cranberries, chia seeds, and crunchy chopped almonds for bursts of texture in every bite. Baked to golden perfection, these easy-to-make bars are gluten-free and packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome energy. Ready in under an hour, they’re the ultimate make-ahead snack to keep you going all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup chopped almonds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, almond butter, and honey. Stir well to ensure the almond butter and honey are evenly distributed.
Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, chia seeds, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and salt to the bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the mixture feels set.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
Slice into 12 equal bars and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1827 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 381.9 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.2 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.8 g | ||
| Protein | 100.3 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2602 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
