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!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
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
- 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, goji, spirulina and almond butter and process until a dough starts to form. Pulse in the quinoa crisps.
- 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.
- Pour the melted chocolate on top and garnish with desired toppings.
- 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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.6mg