If you adore classic puffed rice bars, then these sweet, chewy, and seedy puffed quinoa bars are for you too. Not only are these bars great for kids, they are perfect in your lunch-box for an extra energy boost during the day. They are vegan, naturally gluten free, super tasty and contain no refined white sugar.
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- Grease a 20cm x 30cm baking pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above edges of pan.
- Place tahini and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until syrup has melted and mixture is combined.
- Combine puffed quinoa, sunflower seeds, pepitas and sesame seeds in a bowl. Add tahini-syrup mixture. Working quickly, stir until combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan, pressing with the back of a spoon to level and compact. Refrigerate overnight or until set.
- Cut into 16 - 20 bars. Store the rest in an airtight container in the fridge.
60 comments:
I’ve never tried puffed quinoa bars. They look so yummy and easy to do!
Looks like my kind of yummy and healthy snacks!
Hi Angie. Wow so delicious and so easy.
Ideal to take with me and have with coffee to go ! Thank you so much !
A new recipe for me.. Lovely looking bars :)
These sound like an amazing alternative for oat bars... looks absolutely delicious!
seriously what a sensational photo! The work involved just beautiful !WOW
These are perfect to change my granola bars! Wonderful recipe Angie!
I have been eating an insane amount of tahini recently, Angie, so I am just dying over these bars!! They totally have my name written all over them! Can't wait to try!! Cheers!
I didn't even know there was puffed quinoa! What a delightful snack, Angie. I love your little packages of goodness!
Angie, these look wonderful! I love sesame seeds. My husband really likes crunchy or chewy bars, so I need to make this soon.
Oh I LOVE these, I have puffed amaranth at home, can I substitute for the quinoa?
these bars look lovely Angie, healthy and delish!
I adore seeded bars like these - and must give these a try! The puffed quinoa sounds fascinating!
Dear Angie, I am sure my son and daughter would very much enjoy these bars. Healthy and delicious! xoxo Catherine
I love quinoa, but have never used puffed quinoa. From the looks of your seedy, healthy bars, I know I'd be an instant fan!
They look wonderful! Like something you'd pay a lot of money for at a gourmet market!
tasty, healthy and beautiful treats :)~
YUM! Love everything about this bars and am always looking for another use for tahini. I love that stuff. Thanks Angie!
Perfect replacement for those other bars! I never liked them anyway! However these look like something I could really enjoy!
Yes please. I love these health is wealth and crunchy bars. Can you please give me the whole lot of it?
Something I have never made myself, wonderful looking bars!
These look great for a mid-morning snack when you need a boost of energy!
A tasty & healthy snack. Great idea!
Your recipes are always so original. These bars are so delicious and so pretty too!
je ne savais pas qu'il y a du granula soufflé ils sont à croquer
bonne soirée
What a great idea! I have to find some puffed quinoa now. Can't wait to try this.
These would be perfect for me to pack and enjoy during my 3 hour commute drive to and from work every day. I love how you wrapped them too, Angie! Mmmmm!
i love seeing tahini used in so many ways that aren't hummus! these bars would be delicious and satisfying!
I love that you used maple syrup to sweeten these treats. I made puffed quinoa bars ages ago, I should do it again for sure.
Perfect for a snack to go.
Sounds so healhy,love tge pics as always☺☺☺
Fantastiche queste barrette, grazie, prendo nota!!!!
Puffed quinoa sounds delicious! I've never seen it before, but would love to try it. These bars are so pretty.
Love these...I haven't seen puffed quinoa, I'll look for it, but I have been experimenting with popping grains on the stove and boy are they good!
They look great, Angie! I'd really like one now to go with my cup of coffee, yum!
I'm so out of touch...never even knew that puffed quinoa existed. Angie, you're the best when it comes to natural and healthy ingredients, and such a genius and yummy creation you made. Love, love these yummy bars, especially with the addition of Tahini!
These vegan bars look delicious and healthy. I love puffed rice in anything :) Have a great week Angie
Another healthy snack, Angie. Would like to taste how puffed quinoa is like.
Wow! I love such nutrient-dense and healthy treats which I can have on the go, Angie! It's great that I can prepare lots of them and store them. :)
Oooh look at these bars! So healthy and awesome for picnicking or even gifting - though, Id have a hard time sharing these!
I really need to play around with Tahini! I friggin' love it! Never had it in anything else but hummus!
Terrific presentation for these! Love the photos. Bet they taste amazing, too -- the most important thing! :-) Thanks.
yummm. Perfect guilt free bars. and much higher in protein right?
these are so apt for carrying as snacks.. love it
What a lovely healthy snack!
Tahini is a favorite of mine! These sound so good with the puffed quinoa and all the seeds!! Love that!
Love these quinoa bars Angie, my daugther, love quinoa! xox
These would be perfect for my lunchbox!
Such a delicious and healthy treat Angie! I love tahini - don't use it enough in my baking.
These looks so good Angie! Such a healthy and pretty snack. I love how you wrapped them up with that lovely twine!
Mmm! I love the combination of flavors!
I would love to make there but it is hard to come across puffed quinoa in my part of the world. Any idea if it can be done at home?
I have tried puffed quinoa and puffed rice dark chocolate bar and absolutely love the light crunch! So good you are making these healthy bars at home.
I can just keep looking at the pictures.. so beautiful.. And so healthy.
I look forward to trying these. I've never made powerbars with quinoa. Plus all the other ingredients in this bar sound super healthy. Looking forward to trying it.
Oh..this is so beautifully made, Angie. Totally love the presentation and uniqueness. Don't think I've ever heard of such a bar. You are always brilliantly creative with food.
I love tahini and these bars are right up my alley!
This sounds yummy. I didn't know that there was puffed quinoa.
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