Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these irresistible Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars. Made with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, nuts, and dark chocolate, these no-bake bars are not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Ideal for a quick snack on-the-go, a post-workout energy boost, or a healthy dessert option, they deliver satisfying crunch and flavor. The combination of rich dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt elevates these bars to a delicious treat that you’ll want to savor any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup natural drippy almond butter (or sub peanut butter or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- ⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
- ⅓ cup flaxseed meal
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup roasted cashews or almonds
- 1 (2.5 ounce) dark chocolate bar, dairy free if desired (or sub ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, for sprinkling on top
- Maldon sea salt, for sprinkling on top
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 to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in toasted quinoa, oats, flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews until well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press firmly.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
- Refrigerate for about four hours or until hardened before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg