Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6-8 Bars
Fuel your day with these nutrient-packed Quinoa & Lentil Protein Bars! 🌱💪 These wholesome bars combine plant-based proteins with natural sweetness, making them a perfect grab-and-go snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients For Lentil Protein Bars
☑1/2 cup cooked quinoa
☑1/2 cup cooked lentils, mashed
☑1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
☑1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for vegan option)
☑1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
☑1/4 cup seeds (chia, sunflower, or pumpkin)
☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 cinnamon
☑1/4 teaspoon🥄 sea salt
☑1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for a sweet twist)
Cooking Steps For Lentil Protein Bars
- 🥧Prepare the Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mashed lentils, almond butter, and honey. Mix until well combined.
- 🥧Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt. If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips for an extra treat. - 🥧Shape the Bars
Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined baking dish to form an even layer. - 🥧Bake or Chill
For baked bars: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let them cool completely before cutting.
For no-bake bars: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing. - 🥧Slice and Enjoy
Cut into bars or squares and enjoy a healthy, protein-packed snack anytime.”A snack that works as hard as you do! 🌟 These Quinoa & Lentil Protein Bars are packed with plant-based goodness to fuel your energy and keep you going strong. Who says healthy can’t be delicious?”🌍 Craving More Extreme Culinary Adventures? If you’re fascinated by rare and ancient food traditions, explore our guide to Kakigōri with Kuromitsu & Kinako – A Japanese Shaved Ice Delight You Need to Try! with Indigenous Roots for the Adventurous Food Lover.Discover rare culinary experiences at Good Food and More—where every recipe is a journey through heritage, craftsmanship, and unforgettable flavors.
