Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and salty with these Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars. Perfect as a quick snack or dessert, these no-bake treats are packed with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, almond butter, and pistachios, ensuring each bite is both nutritious and satisfying. With a rich dark chocolate topping and a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt, these bars are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, they make a fantastic grab-and-go option for busy days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 10 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup natural drippy almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup flaxseed meal
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup roasted cashews or almonds
- 1 (2.5 ounce) dark chocolate bar, dairy-free if desired
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, for sprinkling on top
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium pan over medium-low heat, toast uncooked quinoa and rolled oats for 3-6 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in toasted oats, quinoa, flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan firmly.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave; pour over the pressed mixture.
- Chill in the fridge for about 4 hours until set. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg