RECIPES
Healthy Quinoa Bars
by Livestrong_Recipes | Apr 29, 2020
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- PREP
- 1h 10m
- COOK
- 0 m
- TOTAL
- 1h 10m
Make your own healthy and tasty energy bars at home. This recipe is courtesy of Peru Delights.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 8
- 1/4 cup Quinoa, Cooked
- 6 Dates
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Almonds
DIRECTIONS
1
Puree the dates, almonds and quinoa in a food processor, pressing several times until you get a smooth paste.
2
Transfer to a bowl, and add coconut oil, and tahini. Mix well with a spoon or clean hands until everything is completely incorporated.
3
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4
Wet your hands, take 2 tablespoons of the mixture, and form a bar. Place on a dish, and repeat with the rest.
5
Refrigerate for at least 2 more hours, and eat as desired. You can also put them in the freezer 2 hours before eating, for a firmer bar.
6
If you would like a more chocolatey taste, add as much cacao powder to the mixture, as you like.
