Dried
Fruit Energy Bars Recipe
Ingredients
:
1/4
cup quinoa, rinsed
2
cups old-fashioned oats
10
Medjool dates, pitted
3
tablespoons coconut oil
2/3
cup almond butter
3
tablespoons whey protein powder
2
tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
1
tablespoon chia seeds
1/2
teaspoon vanilla extract
How
To Make Dried Fruit Energy Bars :
Line
an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides.
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set
aside and allow to cool completely.
In
a food processor, combine dates, coconut oil, almond butter, protein powder and
vanilla. Cover and pulse until blended. Add coconut and chia seeds. Pulse until
combined. Add oats and cooked quinoa. Pulse until combined.
Press
firmly into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until
set. Lifting with parchment, remove from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut into
bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Facts :
1
bar: 239 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium,
26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
