Puffed Quinoa Bars with Coconut and Almond Butter

Makes 16 bars

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Quinoa
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Organic Honey
• 1/2 cup Almond Butter or SunButter Sunflower Butter
• 3 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
• 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Heat saucepan over low heat. Add quinoa and shake pan to distribute heat and prevent burning for about 8-10 minutes or until quinoa is slightly toasted golden brown. Allow to cool fully before proceeding. Note: you may add about a teaspoon of coconut oil to pan for flavor and more even cooking.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients including cooled, puffed quinoa.
3. Transfer ingredients to baking pan. Enjoy immediately or chill in fridge for 2 hours to set and slice for later.

Note: If desired, add 1/2 cup of Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips to batter.