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    Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter

    Published: Dec 28, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2022 by April Saunders · About 3 minutes to read this article. 2 Comments

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    These Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter are a yummy gluten-free snack and super easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients!

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    • 📝Ingredients for Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter:
    • 🥣Instructions
    • ❓What is puffed quinoa anyways?
    • ✅Where can I use puffed quinoa?
    • 💰Where can I buy puffed quinoa?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    📝Ingredients for Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter:

    • Almond butter - but April, wait! Almond butter is kinda pricey - can I use peanut butter? Absolutely, my friend. (And I hear you on the price. It's a "splurge" in my house🙋‍♀️)
    • Honey - the liquid type
    • Vanilla
    • Cinnamon
    • Puffed Quinoa
    Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a grey placemat with a gold knife

    🥣Instructions

    ❓What is puffed quinoa anyways?

    Puffed quinoa is made by "baking" those small almost seed-like quinoa grains, which makes up them all puffed up!

    Puffed quinoa can be enjoyed with some milk for a quick breakfast, added to yogurt, used in homemade cereal bars and even in salads for a special crunchy and nutritious touch.

    ✅Where can I use puffed quinoa?

    You use use this puffy grain a ton of places: sprinkled on yogurt, worked into protein balls, bars or other snacks. You can even throw it into smoothies or on top of salads for a fun crunch.

    Check out this super delicious looking recipe from Sugar Salted for Puffed Quinoa Date Energy Balls. Yum YUM.

    💰Where can I buy puffed quinoa?

    Most bulk food stores will carry it. I get mine at my local Bulk Barn.

    One Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a small piece of parchment paper

    These Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter are a perfect gluten-free snack or "dessert" - super simple to make, dangerously delicious and actually good for you!

    They're kinda like a "healthy rice krispie square" (as per my hubby.)

    With only 6 ingredients, I think you'll love this gluten-free treat😋

    A stack of Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a grey placemat

    It's super simple: just melt the almond butter and honey together; add the vanilla, cinnamon and stir in the puffed quinoa until all combined.

    Press mixture into a prepared pan and pop into the freezer to set.

    It couldn't be easier to have a delicious and somewhat healthy, gluten-free dessert.

    Hope you love these Puffed Quinoa Bars as much as we do🙋‍♀️

    ~April

    PS Looking for more gluten-free recipes? Check these delicious ones out too:

    • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins with Quinoa Flakes
    • Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raspberry Breakfast Bites (gluten-free)
    • Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Bars
    • Healthy Vegetable Dip {High Protein}
    • Easy Butter Lettuce and Pomegranate Salad
    • Gluten-Free Breakfast Oat Cookies with Date Sugar
    • Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breast
    a stack of puffed quinoa squares on a dark grey placemat

    📖 Recipe

    Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a grey placemat and a white plate

    Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter

    These Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter are a yummy gluten-free snack and super easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten-free snack, puffed quinoa
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Freezing time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 squares
    Author: April Saunders

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup almond butter
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1.5 cup puffed quinoa
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
    • vegan chocolate chunks optional

    Instructions

    • Line an 8x8" square pan with parchment paper.
      Parchment paper lined square baking pan
    • In a small saucepan, melt the almond butter and honey over low-medium heat. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Whisk together.
      A small saucepan with almond butter and honey mixed together with a wire whisk
    • Once combined, pour the almond butter mixture over the puffed quinoa in a bowl.
      A clear bowl filled with puffed quinoa
    • Stir to combine.
      A clear bowl filled with puffed quinoa and honey and almond butter mixture
    • Press into the prepared pan. Stick a few chocolate chunks into the top spaced out (optional).
      Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter in a square pan
    • Place into the freezer for 15 min. Remove and cut into bars.
      One Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a small piece of parchment paper
    • Serve right away or keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

    Notes

    Inspired by Simply Quinoa's recipe for Healthy “Reese’s” Quinoa Crispy Treats
    Nutrition Facts
    Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    153
    % Daily Value*
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Calories
    153
    Nutrition Facts

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    1. Vicky says

      June 14, 2022 at 6:11 am

      Hi,

      Could I substitute honey for maple syrup?

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      • April says

        June 14, 2022 at 7:15 am

        Hey Vicky - yep, you totally can! Will have similar results (and the lovely maple taste)😄
        April

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