Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Bars

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3/4 cup Peanut butter, creamy

• Pasta & Grains

  • 2 1/2 cups Oats
  • 3 cups Quinoa, cooked

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 cup Chocolate chips

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Flaxseed

• Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Milk

Found on thefirstyearblog.com

Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked quinoa (equal to 1 cup uncooked quinoa)
• 2 & 1/2 cups oats (steel cut or quick cooking)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (I like minis!)
• 1/4 cup flaxseed
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (can use all natural)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions

• Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the package (takes about 15-20 minutes). Youll need 2 cups of water for 1 cup of uncooked quinoa. Allow it to cool before moving forward. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the cooked & cooled quinoa, oats, chocolate chips, and flaxseed in a bowl and mix to combine. Add in the peanut butter, milk, and honey and stir to combine. *TIP* Spray the 1/4 cup with non-stick cooking spray before measuring the honey, it will ensure that it doesn’t stick to the cup. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the quinoa mixture to the baking pan and distribute evenly with a spatula. Bake for 21-26 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool. Cut and store in an airtight container in the fridge.