High Protein Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars
Delicious no-bake bars packed with protein, chocolate, and a delightful crunch, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup puffed quinoa or rice cereal
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: cooked quinoa, chocolate protein powder, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and salt until well mixed.
- Fold in the puffed quinoa and chocolate chips if using.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Chill for at least 1 hour until set.
- Cut into bars and enjoy as a healthy snack or breakfast!
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg