Raid your pantry to hunt down these components, chances are you’ll have them nearby. Add depth of flavor by toasting nuts, seeds and even grains. Combine ingredients in a food processor, adding them at varied times to control your texture. Nuts in this recipe are added whole but if you like smoother, less-crunchy bars you […]
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Raid your pantry to hunt down these components, chances are you’ll have them nearby. Add depth of flavor by toasting nuts, seeds and even grains. Combine ingredients in a food processor, adding them at varied times to control your texture. Nuts in this recipe are added whole but if you like smoother, less-crunchy bars you can fully crush nuts and seeds too; if you like more crunch, blend the bars less.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 90 minutes
Seedy Cherry-Quinoa Energy Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped unsalted almonds
- 1/2 cup raw quinoa, rinsed and dried
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened, dried tart cherries
- 2 tbsp brown rice syrup
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides. Toast the almonds, quinoa, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in a separate rimmed baking sheet, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 10–12 minutes. Let cool.
Reduce the oven temperature to 200°F. Process the cherries, brown rice syrup, sea salt and water in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the toasted almond mixture. Press firmly into the prepared pan using parchment paper the the bottom of a measuring cup to flatten evenly. Bake until set and the bars are no longer tacky, 20–25 minutes. Let cool, then cut into 16 bars.
Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 1 bar
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 124mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 3g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 148mg; Iron: 4%; Calcium: 3%
Originally published date: January 25th, 2018; Updated date: October 12th, 2026
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