These sweet and salty crunchy quinoa-oat bars are full of fiber, healthy fats, and protein for a vegan snack that satisfies. Enjoy them any time hunger strikes.
⅓cupnatural unsalted almond buttercan sub with any nut or seed butter
¼cupagave nectarcan use any liquid sweetener
⅔cupold-fashioned oats
⅔cupquinoa
2tablespoonchopped pistachioscan sub with any nut/seed
2tablespoonraw pepitascan sub with any nut/seed
1tablespoonchia seedsdo not substitute
¼teaspoonsea salt
For Serving
6peeled/segmented clementinescan serve with any fruit
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 300ºF and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving the sides long to form a sling.
In a medium bowl, stir together almond butter and agave nectar until smooth. Add oats, quinoa, pistachios, pepitas, chia seeds, and salt. Stir well to mix.
Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan and use damp fingertips to press it into pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool bars completely to room temperature.
Slice into 4 bars and divide among 4 (½ cup) compartments of snack containers. Add clementine segments to the remaining compartments.
Notes
Cut into 4 portions instead of 6 to make a full meal.