Slow Cooker Quinoa Energy Bars

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   Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and cut a piece of parchment to just fit in the bottom of it.

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   I just traced my slow cooker on a large piece of parchment, cut it out and stuck it in.

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   Spray parchment with cooking spray, and press it down to adhere it to slow cooker.

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   (Dont skip this step.

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   It makes the bars so much easier to get out.)

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   In a large, microwave safe bowl, combine almond butter and maple syrup and melt until almond butter is creamy, about 30 seconds.

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   Whisk together almond butter and maple syrup.

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   Then, whisk in almond milk, cinnamon and salt.

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   Whisk until milk is well incorporated with almond butter.

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    Whisk in eggs until well combined, then stir in all remaining ingredients thoroughly.

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    Pour mixture into prepared slow cooker and cook on low heat until top of bars just appear set, about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

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    Run a knife around outside of bars and remove bowl from slow cooker.

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    Place into refrigerator to cool completely.

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    Once cool, cut into bars and devour!

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    Notes: 1.

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    If you cant find toasted almonds, just dry toast almonds in a 400 degrees F oven for about 510 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

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    2.

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    Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.