oatmeal raisin quinoa granola bars
Updated on Aug 23, 2014
Made for the Quinoa challenge for CQ 14. You can use any kind of dried fruit, nuts, and any kind of nut butter. Change the spices to match the fruit/nut combo.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup white pearl quinoa
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup nut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
How To Make oatmeal raisin quinoa granola bars
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Step 1rinse quinoa if needed and let dry. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8x8 pan with foil and butter or spray with Pam.
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Step 2Toast oatmeal, quinoa, and pecans in oven for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When toasted, place in mixing bowl and add raisins.
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Step 3Place rest of ingredients in small pan and heat and stir until hot and sugar is dissolved.
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Step 4Pour hot liquid over oatmeal mixture and stir until well coated.
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Step 5Place mixture in prepared 8x8 pan. Put waxed paper or parchment paper over and press firmly to flatten and push mixture into corners. Chill in refrigerator several hours.
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Step 6Remove from pan using foil to lift. Cut into bars.
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