Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
Delight in the wholesome goodness of Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars, a no-bake treat that beautifully marries sweet and salty flavors in every bite. These energy-packed bars are not just delicious; they’re also brimming with nutrients from quinoa, pistachios, and almond butter, making them an ideal snack for any time of day. Whether you’re looking for a post-workout boost or a quick afternoon pick-me-up, these bars are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Just mix, chill, and enjoy — it’s that simple!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup natural drippy almond butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- ½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup flaxseed meal
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
- 1 (2.5 ounce) dark chocolate bar
- Maldon sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Toast quinoa and oats in a medium pan over medium-low heat for 3–6 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in toasted oats, quinoa, flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over the pressed mixture and sprinkle with chopped pistachios and sea salt.
- Chill in the fridge for about four hours until firm. Cut into squares or bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg