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Close-up of salted dark chocolate pistachio quinoa crunch bars with pistachios and melted chocolate, perfect for a healthy snack.
Alyssa

Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars

Delicious salted dark chocolate pistachio quinoa crunch bars filled with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews. These protein-packed quinoa crunch bars are naturally sweetened with honey and dark chocolate for a wonderful no-bake snack!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 329
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup natural drippy almond butter (or sub peanut butter or sunflower seed butter)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Line an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Add quinoa and oats to a medium pan and place over medium low heat. Toast quinoa and oats for 3-6 minutes or until quinoa begins to turn slightly golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the almond butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add in the oats and quinoa mixture, along with the flaxseed meal, pistachios, and cashews. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add the mixture to the prepared pan and spread out evenly, then press down very firmly.
  5. Break up the chocolate bar into chunks. Add chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. Pour over the bars, tilting the pan to coat evenly. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.
  6. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely hardened. Sprinkle with sea salt and cut into squares or bars.

Notes

Store bars covered in the fridge.