Quinoa Breakfast Bars

I want to try this recipe (and other quinoa recipes from the site) at some point...  =)

80--- Quinoa Breakfast Bars

Quinoa is a fantastic way to start your day! Full of fiber and protein, this grain will keep you feeling satisfied and give you a slow release of energy until lunchtime!

These bars are a quick way to make sure that you get some breakfast in!! Your kids will love them too!  Kind of like a muffin......kind of like a cookie.  

Quinoa Breakfast Bars
Makes 6 bars (easily doubled)

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 Tbsp white sugar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp molasses
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup dried cranberries or blueberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Spray an 8x8" baking dish with cooking spray. Mix together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.  In another bowl, use a hand mixer to combine applesauce, sugars, molasses, egg and vanilla.  Slowly add flour mixture, mixing as you add.  Fold in quinoa, oats, cranberries and almonds.  Pour mixture into baking dish.

Bake for 10-14 minuts, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.  Cut bars into six even slices and serve.

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Info per one bar: 180 calories, 4.5 g fat, 5.5 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber