Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of HerbaZest Puffed Quinoa
- 1 cup of oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter
- 1/3 cup of maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips
Directions
Chewy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying, these peanut butter bars blend oats and puffed quinoa for a nourishing bite with a rich chocolate finish. Naturally sweetened and no baking required, they make a perfect snack or dessert that feels indulgent but fuels your day. Plus, these oat and puffed quinoa bars are freezer-friendly and easy to prep ahead.
- Grease and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Microwave the peanut butter for 60 seconds, or until runny.(1 minute)
- Stir in maple syrup or honey, oats, puffed quinoa, and vanilla until well combined.(2 minutes)
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.(3 minutes)
- For the topping, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.(2 minutes)
- Spread the chocolate over the bars. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.(2 hours)
- Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
