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Nutty Cranberry-Quinoa Holiday Bars
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Nutty Cranberry Quinoa Bars

These cranberry quinoa bars are a blend of toasted nuts, quinoa, and tart cranberries. It makes for a wholesome sweet snack or breakfast to go.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 130kcal
Author Hannah Sunderani

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
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F /180C. In a baking dish add uncooked quinoa, chopped almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Then remove from oven and let cool. Reduce oven to 200F/110C.
  • In a food processor add dried cranberries, dates, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Blend until it forms a paste. Scoop into a large bowl with toasted nuts/quinoa.
  • Lightly oil a baking dish (I used a 10x7 inch baking dish) and pour in mixture. Press mixture firmly to make an even layer. Bake for 20-25 mins, or until no longer sticky. Remove from oven and let cool entirely. Cut into 12 bars.

Notes

Bars will keep in fridge for up to one week. Store in an air-tight container. 
Nutritional information is a rough estimate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg