Quinoa Coconut Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and well drained
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts and/or dried fruit
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish.
2. Spread the oats and quinoa on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes.
3. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the coconut and the nuts and/or dried fruit.
4. In a medium saucepan, combine the salt, peanut butter, honey and coconut oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from the heat right away.
5. Pour the warm mixture over the oat mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
6. Spread into the baking dish and press down firmly.
7. Bake for 20 minutes. Let cool completely (up to 2 hours) before cutting into 15 bars.