High Protein Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars
Delicious no-bake energy bars packed with protein, perfect for on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the cooked quinoa, puffed quinoa, dark chocolate chips, honey or maple syrup, nut butter, protein powder (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the dish and press it down evenly using a spatula or your hands.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until firm.
- Slice the bars once set and remove from the dish.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
These bars can be customized with different nut butters or sweeteners. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg