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A chewy, healthy treat – packed with quinoa and oats, a favorite of kids and adults alike!
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!
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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!
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Quinoa Coconut Granola Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
A chewy, healthy treat - packed with quinoa and oats, a favorite of kids and adults alike!
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 280 kcal
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
Directions
- 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
Quinoa Coconut Granola Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 311mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 27g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0.1%
Calcium 3.4%
Iron 9.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Source: Adapted from Superhealthy Kids
Ashley Lecker
July 23, 2014 at 9:15 pmThese sound amazing for breakfast!
Maeghan
July 24, 2014 at 7:51 pmThese sound like the perfect snack/breakfast when I'm running around doing all things "kid related!"
Cheri Savory Spoon
July 25, 2014 at 2:08 amHi Kylee, these granola bars look great, love the addition of quinoa.
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
March 30, 2016 at 10:34 amI never think to use quinoa this way — I bet these have an amazing crunch!
Lucy
March 30, 2016 at 10:38 amI love molasses, so these bars sound delicious! The perfect post-workout breakfast. Yum!
peter @feedyoursoultoo
March 30, 2016 at 10:45 amOne of these days i will get around to making my own breakfast bars. Looks good and healthy.
Karly
March 30, 2016 at 10:54 amI’ve just started getting into using quinoa, so I cannot wait to give this recipe a try!
Amy
March 30, 2016 at 12:17 pmI 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.
Karolin
January 18, 2017 at 8:15 pmwhat kind of coconut am i suppose to use? shredded coconut? sweetened/unsweetened? and for the oats, can i use organic rolled oats?
Kylee
January 19, 2017 at 10:51 amHi, 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