Quinoa-Maple Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Maple Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups gluten-free oats; 3/4 cup oat bran; 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut; 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup flax seeds; 1/4 cup quinoa flakes; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup maple syrup; 3/4 cup honey; 4 ounces sunbutter (sunflower seed butter); 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup grapeseed oil; 2 1/2 ounces prune baby food; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 24 ounces jumbo semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup dried cherries

Servings: persons

6 cups gluten-free oats
3/4 cup oat bran
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup quinoa flakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup honey
4 ounces sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
2 1/2 ounces prune baby food
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 ounces jumbo semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried cherries

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2
Combine oats, oat bran, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, quinoa flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl.
3
Combine maple syrup, honey, sun butter, molasses, grapeseed oil, prune baby food, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until combined, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until granola is moistened.
4
Press granola into a nonstick rimmed baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.
6
Combine chocolate chips, raisins, cranberries, and cherries in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into the granola base in the baking sheet.
7
Bake in the hot oven until firm, about 10 minutes more.
8
Remove from oven and let cool. Place in the refrigerator until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-cup-sized granola bars.

2225

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

283

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups gluten-free oats, 3/4 cup oat bran, 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Maple Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa-Maple Granola Bars

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