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Quinoa Oatmeal Bars

Quinoa Oatmeal Bars
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
9 servings

These nutty and seedy squares make terrific after-school snacks.

Courtesy of Trina Gallop Bank, willcookforshoes.ca, Winnipeg

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ingredients

1
cup (250 mL) uncooked quinoa
1
cup (250 mL) old-fashioned rolled oats
½
cup (125 mL) hemp hearts
¾
cup (174 mL) almonds, chopped or slivered
½
cup (125 mL) natural peanut butter
½
cup (125 mL) honey
1
Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
Pinch of cinnamon
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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line 12×8 pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Add quinoa, oatmeal and almonds to baking dish; stir to combine. Toast in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is just starting to turn brown, being careful not to overcook. Let cool.

Step 3

In large bowl, briefly microwave peanut butter and honey, until liquid enough to combine easily. Stir in canola oil and cinnamon. Add quinoa mixture and hemp hearts to peanut butter mixture; stir until combined.

Step 4

Scrape batter into parchment paper–lined baking pan, spreading evenly. It won’t be very thick but that’s OK.

Step 5

Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool; cut into squares.

Step 6

If you have a gluten allergy or intolerance, make sure you use rolled oats that are certified gluten free.

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