Quinoa Oats Energy Bars

Crunchy energy bars made with wholesome goodness of quinoa, oats, bran, almonds cranberries, honey and peanut butter!

Yields about 14-3 inch bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, raw
• 1/2 cup oats, raw
• 2 cups oat bran
• 2 cups wheat bran
• 4 cups crunchy peanut butter
• 1 cup honey
• 2 cups cranberry
• 2 cups almonds, sliced

Directions

1. In a large open pan, on medium heat, dry roast quinoa, oats, oat bran and wheat bran, for 5-7 minutes Set aside.
2. In the same pan, add honey and peanut butter; set it on low heat.
3. Once they melt together, add the roasted bran, quinoa and oats; Combine.
4. Add the almonds and cranberries. Turn off the heat and combine until they come together.
5. Line a rectangle baking pan (12 x 10 inches) with parchment paper.
6. Press the mixture flat with your hands. Let it freeze for about 2 hours.
7. Cut into squares of rectangle bars, as desired.
8. Store in the refrigerator, for best taste.
9. Stays fresh for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!