Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars
Basic Information
- Servings: 14
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 48.18
- Health score: 7.00
- Weight Watcher points: 12.00
Summary
Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars could be just the dairy free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe you've been looking for. This breakfast has 291 calories, 6g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 14 and costs 79 cents per serving. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. A mixture of dates, quinoa, almonds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 43%, which is pretty good. Try Toasted Quinoa, Dried Fig & Dark Chocolate Nut Free Granola Bars, {Lightened Up} Dark Chocolate Chunk Cherry Granola with Pecans, and Healthy No-Bake Salted Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Bars for similar recipes.
Ingredients
old-fashioned oats1 cups
quinoa1 cup
almonds1 cup
coconut1 cup
wheat germ0.5 cup
coconut oil3 tablespoons
honey0.6666667 cup
brown sugar0.25 cup
vanilla extract1.5 teaspoons
salt0.25 teaspoon
dates0.5 cup
cherry craisins0.25 cup
chocolate chips0.5 cup
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 x 12 in glassbaking dish (or a similar size) and line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine the oats, quinoa, almonds, and coconut together on an unlined baking pan and bake for 12 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring every 4 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in the wheat germ.
Step 4
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
Step 5
Place the oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil (the mixture will start foaming) Once boiling, cook for 60 seconds, stirring constantly.
Step 6
Pour the syrup over the toasted oatmeal mixture.
Step 7
Add the dates and craisins and stir well.
Step 8
Stir in the dark chocolate chunks, because the mixture is so warm, you will find some of the chocolate melting.
Step 9
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and gently, but firmly press the mixture evenly into the pan using your fingers.
Step 10
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the granola is a light golden brown color.
Step 11
Cool for at least 2 to 3 hours before removing from the pan and cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature!
Step 12
NOTES
Step 13
**Make sure that your oats are certified gluten free.
Step 14
** These do contain honey, I've seen some vegans eat honey, others don't, so keep that in mind! :) I haven't tried to sub the honey with agave, but if you do, please let me know the results!
Categories
Dish Types: morning meal, brunch, breakfast
Diets: dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian