Quinoa Protein Power Bars

These Quinoa Protein Power Bars are full of good things for you and would be great for a quick breakfast or a snack after a workout. They taste great, are vegan, and dont contain gluten.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegan protein powder
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a large bowl, mix together cooked quinoa, rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, vegan protein powder, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, dark chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined

Press the mixture into a lined baking dish, ensuring its evenly spread and compressed

Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown

Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into desired portions

Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage