Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup quinoa (pre-rinsed)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 16 whole dates (pitted, no sugar added)
  • 1/2 cup almonds (raw, with skin)
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter (natural, crunchy (almond butter is an option))
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Instruction

  • Add quinoa and water to a small sauce, cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook approximately 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Using a food processor, or high-powered blender, add dates and pulse until they form a ball. Remove dates and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add almonds to the food processor and pulse until finely minced. Be careful not to turn the almonds into mill.
  • Add dates, almonds, peanut butter, and chilled quinoa to the food processor and pulse until ingredients are well combined. Return ingredients to the mixing bowl, shape into six 2-inch x 1-inch bars, about 1-inch thick.
  • In a small saucepan, add chocolate chips and honey, melt over low heat or in a double-boiler. Evenly spread a thin layer of chocolate over the top of each protein bar, return to the refrigerator and allow chocolate to harden. Bars can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
  • Optional, omit the honey and add chocolate chips to the food processor when adding the quinoa.