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Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars

Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars

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If you’re craving a sweet and salty snack that also delivers on nutrition, try these Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars. These delectable bars are made with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, crunchy pistachios, and drippy almond butter, making them a perfect healthy treat for any occasion. They require no baking, so you can whip them up quickly and enjoy a deliciously satisfying snack without any guilt. With the rich dark chocolate topping and nutty crunch, these bars are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Ideal for meal prep, simply make a batch at the start of the week and have nutritious snacks ready whenever you need them!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup natural drippy almond butter (or sub peanut butter or sunflower seed butter)
  • ⅓ 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 (or sub ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, for sprinkling on top
  • Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Line an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toast quinoa and oats in a medium pan over medium-low heat for 3–6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a bowl, mix almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth; then add toasted quinoa-oat mixture along with flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews.
  4. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to compact.
  5. Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in the microwave; pour over the pressed mixture.
  6. Chill in the fridge for about 4 hours or until set; sprinkle with Maldon sea salt before cutting into bars.

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