Cinnamon Quinoa Bars

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Cinnamon Quinoa Bars, a nutritious and flavorful snack perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or midday pick-me-ups. These bars combine the nutty charm of quinoa and rolled oats with the creamy richness of almond butter and the natural sweetness of honey. Infused with the warmth of ground cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, they’re studded with dried cranberries, chia seeds, and crunchy chopped almonds for bursts of texture in every bite. Baked to golden perfection, these easy-to-make bars are gluten-free and packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome energy. Ready in under an hour, they’re the ultimate make-ahead snack to keep you going all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup almond butter
• 0.5 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Let it cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, almond butter, and honey. Stir well to ensure the almond butter and honey are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, chia seeds, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and salt to the bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the mixture feels set.

Step 7

Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board.

Step 8

Slice into 12 equal bars and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1247.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3230.6

Total Fat 150.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1827.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 381.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.2g	0%
Total Sugars 157.8g
Protein 100.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 859.7mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 2602.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 46.5%