Nutty Quinoa & Cranberry Bars

These nutty quinoa and cranberry bars are a delicious treat that combines crunch, natural sweetness, and wholesome ingredients. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, heart-healthy nuts, and antioxidant-rich cranberries, they offer a satisfying snack without refined sugars or artificial additives. Perfect as a nutritious pick-me-up.

• Ingredients

  1/2 cup quinoa uncooked

  1/2 cup almonds chopped

  1/2 cup hazelnuts chopped

  1/4 cup pistachios

  1 cup cranberries

  4 medjool dates pits removed

  2 tbsp maple syrup

  1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  1 tsp salt

Instructions…

1. Preheat oven to 350F /180C. In a baking dish add uncooked quinoa, chopped almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios.

2. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Then remove from oven and let cool. Reduce oven to 200F/110C. 

3. In a food processor add dried cranberries, dates, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Blend until it forms a paste.

4. Scoop into a large bowl with toasted nuts/quinoa.

5. Lightly oil a baking dish (I used a 10x7 inch baking dish) and pour in mixture. Press mixture firmly to make an even layer.

6. Bake for 20-25 mins, or until no longer sticky.

7. Remove from oven and let cool entirely.

8. Cut into 12 bars.

   Bars will keep in fridge for up to one week.

   Store in an air-tight container.

Recipe adapted from Hanna Sunderani