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A chewy, healthy quinoa granola bar- packed with and oats, coconut and dried fruit, a favorite of kids and adults alike!

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I’m well and truly on the quinoa bandwagon. It’s something we only tried recently, but it’s become a favorite in our household. I love the flavor of it, and the fact that it packs a decent nutritional punch is a major bonus.

But did you know quinoa is not just a side dish? Included here in these granola bars, it adds a ton of protein and fiber – and is delicious!

I threw these together on a Saturday afternoon while the boys napped – and think they’re so good – I might actually hide the next batch from my family. Looking forward to adding them to my lunch bag!

granola bars in the tin ready to bake

Ingredients:

Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!

  • QUINOA – uncooked quinoa
  • 7 GRAIN CEREAL – can sub traditional old fashioned oats – not the quick kind or steel cut
  • COCONUT – go for the unsweetened kind!
  • CRANBERRIES – dried
  • PEANUT BUTTER – sub in some almond butter if you prefer.
  • HONEY & MOLASSES
  • OIL – Coconut oil is good in this!
  • BROWN SUGAR
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Quinoa Coconut Granola Bars

A chewy, healthy treat – packed with quinoa and oats, a favorite of kids and adults alike!

Suggested Equipment

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total : 35 minutes
yield: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup 7 grain cereal or oats not the quick kind (can sub traditional oats)
  • 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 Tbs oil
  • 3 Tbs dark brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Grease a ceramic or glass 9X13 inch baking dish (or use a brownie pan like I did)
  • Spread oats and quinoa on a cookie sheet and toast in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Return mixture to a large bowl and add coconut, and dried cranberries.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine salt, peanut butter, honey, molasses, oil, and brown sugar.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and immediately remove from heat.
  • Pour over oats mixture and combine until dry ingredients are evenly coated. Pour into baking dish.
  • Press mixture down into pan. Bake for 20 minutes, watching carefully – they burn easily. If using a brownie pan, check on them at about 10 mins. Once they are browned on the edges, take them out.
  • Let cool, and serve.

nutrition facts

Calories: 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 104mg (5%) Potassium: 311mg (9%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 27g (30%) Vitamin C: 0.1mg Calcium: 34mg (3%) Iron: 1.7mg (9%)
Nutritional Disclaimer

Recipes written and produced on Kylee Cooks are for informational purposes only. Kylee is not a certified nutritionist. Nutritional data provided on Kylee Cooks has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration.

Author: Kylee Cooks
Course:Snack
Cuisine:American
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Source: Adapted from Superhealthy Kids

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I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Read More

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  1. Karolin says

    what kind of coconut am i suppose to use? shredded coconut? sweetened/unsweetened? and for the oats, can i use organic rolled oats?

    Reply

    • Kylee says

      Hi, Karolin
      I use unsweetened shredded coconut. Yes, for the oats – you can use organic rolled oats. I don’t recommend the “quick” cooking oats for this recipe though.
      Hope that helps!

      Kylee

  2. Amy says

    I am not on the quinoa bandwagon. I’ve only tried it a couple times, but haven’t been a fan yet. However, I haven’t tried it in a sweet recipe. I have a teenage daughter in track and these look like they would make a great healthy snack to pack for meets. I am always trying to find good things to send with her.

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