{"id":39060,"date":"2015-07-13T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2015-07-13T04:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laurencariscooks.com\/?p=1777"},"modified":"2015-07-13T06:00:02","modified_gmt":"2015-07-13T04:00:02","slug":"no-bake-popped-quinoa-granola-bars-with-cashews-peanut-butter-and-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/no-bake-popped-quinoa-granola-bars-with-cashews-peanut-butter-and-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"No Bake Popped Quinoa Granola Bars with Cashews, Peanut Butter and Chocolate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These No Bake Popped Quinoa Granola<\/em> Bars combine the satisfying crunch of popped quinoa, creamy peanut butter, nutty cashews, and sweet chocolate. They’re a convenient, no-bake option for a wholesome snack or dessert, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures for your on-the-go indulgence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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These are dangerous. DANGEROUS. Within 3 days of making these, they were gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that was because I forced myself to make them last 3 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just saying… be prepared for these to be addictive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a good thing though, because they are super healthy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caveat at the start!! These need to be kept in the fridge to hold together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because they are not baked, they need to be cold to stay in bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they come to room temperature they can crumble, but they are just as delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a vegetarian, one of the most important things for me is to make sure I am getting enough protein. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One great substitution you can make in a meal is quinoa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While primarily a carbohydrate, quinoa contains a lot more protein than rice so it’s a great food to incorporate into your diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally it’s boiled and served as the base for meals such as a stir fry, I even used it as a thickener in this soup<\/a>, but did you know you can pop it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly to how you pop popcorn, quinoa can be popped in a saucepan until just toasted a light golden brown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a puffy, crispy grain that would make a fantastic topping for yogurt, or a great ingredient in a granola bar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I could have also called these bars “everything I had in the cupboard” bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the oat and quinoa base, you really can add whatever you like! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used a mix of almonds, cashews, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate, but you could easily substitute any kind of fruit or nuts you prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a food blogger, I have come to accumulate quite a bit of store cupboard food so recipes like this are a great way to use some of it up.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I can’t even explain how much I love these granola bars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are a delicious mix of crispy from the quinoa, chewy from the peanut butter and maple syrup, and crunchy from the nutty chunks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would recommend these for breakfast… but I ate them at ALL times of day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because they contain only natural ingredients, they hold their shape best when kept in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Seriously, don’t hesitate to make these, you won’t regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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No Bake Popped Quinoa Granola Bars with Cashews, Peanut Butter and Chocolate<\/h2>\n
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These No Bake Popped Quinoa Granola Bars combine the satisfying crunch of popped quinoa, creamy peanut butter, nutty cashews, and sweet chocolate. They're a convenient, no-bake option for a wholesome snack or dessert, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures for your on-the-go indulgence.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Freezing Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hr<\/span> 35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course: <\/span>Dessert, Snack<\/span><\/div>
Cuisine: <\/span>American<\/span><\/div>
Diet: <\/span>Vegan, Vegetarian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
Servings: <\/span>18<\/span> bars<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Calories: <\/span>196<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n