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Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars

Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
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Delight in the mouthwatering experience of Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars! These no-bake bars are the perfect fusion of sweet and salty, making them an ideal snack for any occasionfrom lunchboxes to post-workout refuels or late-night cravings. Filled with nutritious ingredients such as quinoa, pistachios, and almond butter, these bars provide a satisfying crunch and a boost of energy without compromising on flavor. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can swap in your favorite nuts or nut butters to create a treat thats uniquely yours.

Ingredients

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  • cup natural drippy almond butter (or sub peanut butter or sunflower seed butter)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup gluten free rolled oats
  • ? cup uncooked quinoa
  • ? cup flaxseed meal
  • ? cup shelled pistachios
  • cup roasted cashews or almonds
  • 1 (2.5 ounce) dark chocolate bar, dairy free if desired (or sub ? cup dark chocolate chips)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, for sprinkling on top
  • Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Line an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toast quinoa and oats in a medium pan over medium-low heat for 3-6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a bowl, mix almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the toasted quinoa and oats with flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews in the wet mixture.
  5. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan firmly.
  6. Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  7. Pour melted chocolate over the mixture; sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  8. Chill in the fridge for about 4 hours until firm, then cut into bars.

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