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Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter

December 22, 2020 by April Leave a Comment

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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😄

Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a grey placemat with a gold knife

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 kinda like a “healthy rice krispie square” (as per my hubby.)

With only 5 ingredients, I think you’ll love this gluten-free treat😋

Here’s what you’ll need to make these 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

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 snacks? 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

a stack of puffed quinoa squares on a dark grey placemat

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

Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter

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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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Prep Time 10 mins
Freezing time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 9 squares
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1.5 cup puffed quinoa
  • 1/4 tsp 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
Keyword gluten-free snack, puffed quinoa

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Meal Prep, Snacks Tagged With: gluten free, gluten-free snack, gluten-free treat, puffed quinoa, puffed quinoa recipe

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