Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Bars
These salted dark chocolate pistachio quinoa bars are a nutrient-packed, no-bake treat featuring wholesome ingredients like quinoa, pistachios, and dark chocolate for a perfect gluten-free, protein-rich snack.
Ingredients
- ½ cup natural drippy almond butter or sub peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup flaxseed meal
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup roasted cashews or almonds
- 1 (2.5-ounce) dark chocolate bar dairy-free if desired (or sub ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios for sprinkling on top
- Maldon sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Toast the oats and quinoa in a medium pan over medium-low heat for 3-6 minutes, stirring frequently. Look for a light golden color and nutty aroma.
- In a medium bowl, stir the almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
- Mix the toasted oats and quinoa with the flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews. Pour the almond butter mixture over and mix thoroughly.
- Press the mixture into your prepared pan, using a spatula to pack it down firmly and evenly.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the mixture and tilt the pan to create an even chocolate layer. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and Maldon sea salt.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely hardened. Slice into 8 bars and enjoy!