Superfood Chocolate Quinoa Bars
These healthy superfood chocolate quinoa crunch bars are an awesome little snack that is packed with energizing ingredients. Take them on the go for a quick pre- or post-workout snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 170 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cups dates
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- ¼ cup cacao
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- ¼ cup goji berries
- 1 tsp spirulina
- 1/2 cup quinoa crisps
- 4.5 oz dark chocolate , melted
- To top: chopped walnuts , coconut, sea salt + cacao nibs
Instructions
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Add the dates, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds and coconut into a food processor. Blend on high until a sandy texture has formed. Add the cacao, hemp, spirulina and almond butter and process until a dough starts to form. Pulse in the quinoa crisps.
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Transfer the mixture to a parchment lined 8" x 8" baking pan. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, making sure to get it into the corners.
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Pour the melted chocolate on top and garnish with desired toppings.
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Place the pan in the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, remove the bars from the pan and cut into squares. Store in the freezer for best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Superfood Chocolate Quinoa Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.