Quinoa & Oat No-Bake Bars
Quinoa & Oat No-Bake Bars are just as delicious as any no-bake bar but we just took it up a notch on the healthy scale. Don’t worry the flavor didn’t change at all; in fact, they might even be a little more enticing!
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Quinoa flakes can be substituted in various recipes that call for oats. Start experimenting with partial amounts of quinoa flakes as a substitute for oat flakes. Most likely, you won’t notice a change unless you substitute a large amount; then, you will get more of the quinoa flavor.
I used regular peanut butter instead of a natural type in this recipe to give the bars a little more stability since I reduced some of the fat. If you use natural nut butter, these no-bake bars will hold their shape best, refrigerated or frozen. I like to keep my no-bake bars in the freezer anyway because they are delicious cold.
Why Add Quinoa To Recipes That Already Have Healthy Oats?
- Quinoa is mineral-rich and high in protein
- It’s naturally gluten-free
- Provides all nine essential amino acids
- Like oats, it’s low-fat and high in fiber
To Make Quinoa & Oat No-Bake Bars You Will Need:
- Nut butter of your choice ~ I used Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter
- Honey ~ Agave for vegan
- Coconut Oil
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Unsweetened Coconut
- Quinoa Flakes
- Quick Cooking Oats ~ Gluten-free if needed
- Cocoa Powder
Quinoa & oat no-bake bars are perfect for dessert or snacks and for all ages too. They are quick and easy to make and even easier to eat!
I hope you take a few minutes to whip some up and enjoy the rich chocolate flavor of this healthier version made with quality ingredients.
Here is another fun gluten-free quinoa recipe you might like to try: Tri-Colored Quinoa Nutty Snack Bars.
If you are a SunButter fan try these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter/SunButter Crispy Treats, this is one of my all-time favorite recipes.
Quinoa & Oat No-Bake Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or nut butter of choice
- 1/2 cup honey or agave for vegan
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats ~ gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or line the bottom with wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan add the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil. Heat mixture on a low setting until melted and smooth.
- Add vanilla and salt again stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and gently stir until completely mixed.
- Dump mixture into the prepared pan pushing mixture firmly and evenly.
- Freeze until the no-bake bars are firm enough to cut and not fall apart.
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