Cinnamon Blueberry Quinoa Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Cinnamon Blueberry Quinoa Bars are a nutritious and delicious option for a healthy dessert. Packed with protein and fiber from quinoa, they make a satisfying snack or breakfast treat.

This recipe is simple to follow and combines the sweetness of blueberries with the warm spice of cinnamon, creating a delightful flavor profile that everyone will enjoy.

Nutritious Cinnamon Blueberry Quinoa Bars

These bars are made with cooked quinoa, oats, and fresh blueberries, providing a wholesome and satisfying treat. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields 12 bars, perfect for meal prep or on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, blueberries, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly with a spatula.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.