Ingredients
- 3/4 cups of oat flour
- 1/4 cup of white quinoa flour
- 1 cup of dates
- 1 cup of milk (or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/4 cup of dark chocolate chip (or more; optional)
Directions
These quinoa oat date bars are a simple, wholesome treat made with just a handful of ingredients. Dates, soaked in milk and blended, provide natural sweetness, keeping these bars free from refined sugar. The combination of quinoa and oats creates a dense yet moist texture, perfect for a satisfying snack. For an extra indulgence, you can add dark chocolate chips, which pair wonderfully with the rich, soft base.
- In a small bowl, pour warm milk over the dates and let them soak for about 30 minutes until they become soft.(30 minutes)
- Once the dates are soft, blend them together with the milk to form a smooth paste.(3 minutes)
- In a bowl, combine the date-milk paste with the quinoa flour, oat flour, and baking powder. Stir until everything is well combined and forms a thick batter.(3 minutes)
- If using, gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.(1 minute)
- Pour the batter into a parchment paper lined baking dish and smooth the top. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25 minutes or until the bars are firm and browned.(25 minutes)
- Let the bars cool in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
