OATMEAL RAISIN QUINOA GRANOLA BARS

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Made for the Quinoa challenge for CQ 14. You can use any kind of dried fruit, nuts, and any kind of nut butter. Change the spices to match the fruit/nut combo.

Provided by Jean Ray

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 c old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/4 c white pearl quinoa
1 c raisins
1/3 c honey
1/3 c nut butter
1/4 c butter
1/4 c brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. rinse quinoa if needed and let dry. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 8x8 pan with foil and butter or spray with Pam.
  • 2. Toast oatmeal, quinoa, and pecans in oven for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When toasted, place in mixing bowl and add raisins.
  • 3. Place rest of ingredients in small pan and heat and stir until hot and sugar is dissolved.
  • 4. Pour hot liquid over oatmeal mixture and stir until well coated.
  • 5. Place mixture in prepared 8x8 pan. Put waxed paper or parchment paper over and press firmly to flatten and push mixture into corners. Chill in refrigerator several hours.
  • 6. Remove from pan using foil to lift. Cut into bars.

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