Quinoa Granola Bars
Looking for a wholesome snack that’s packed with flavor, texture, and nutrients? These homemade Quinoa Granola Bars are the perfect solution. Featuring protein-rich quinoa, hearty rolled oats, and crunchy almonds, these bars are also infused with the superfood benefits of chia seeds. Sweetened naturally with honey and held together with creamy peanut butter, they’re lightly spiced with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla for a comforting, warm flavor profile. Toasting the quinoa, oats, and nuts enhances their nuttiness, while optional mini chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence. Quick and easy to make in under 45 minutes, these bars are an ideal make-ahead snack for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or post-workout refueling. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly and customizable to suit your tastes. Fresh, homemade, and nutrient-packed, you’ll never look at store-bought granola bars the same way again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
- 0.5 cup Natural peanut butter
- 0.3 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove its natural bitterness, then pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Spread the rinsed quinoa evenly onto a baking sheet. Add the rolled oats and chopped almonds, then toast them in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and honey. Heat gently until the mixture is smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt, then remove from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted quinoa, oats, almonds, and chia seeds. If using chocolate chips, add them now. Pour the peanut butter and honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour.
Once cooled, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift out the block of granola. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 12 equal-sized bars.
Store the quinoa granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.6 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2281 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.9 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.4 g | ||
| Protein | 90.3 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*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.
