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Photo, Erik Putz.
Packed with super-seeds, these bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack.
2 3/4 cups puffed quinoa, toasted
1 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
1/2 cup white and/or black sesame seeds
1/2 cup flaxseeds
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
Line a 9 × 13-in. baking pan with parchment, overhanging on 2 sides.
Stir quinoa, peanuts, sesame seeds, flaxseeds and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
Combine peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan over medium, stirring until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 min. Stir into quinoa mixture until evenly combined. Scrape into prepared pan, using a spatula to press firmly into an even layer.
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 min. Cut into bars. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 weeks.
Calories 154, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fat 11g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 67mg.
Kitchen Tip: To toast quinoa, place in a large frying pan over medium and cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 min.
Kitchen Tip: We use commercial-style peanut butter for this recipe. Using natural peanut butter will give you a different result.