Protein energy bars

Makes: 8 large of 16 small bars

INGREDIENTS

85g quinoa

85g almond butter

40g chia seeds

130g oats

1 ripe banana, mashed

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

25g pumpkin seeds [plus a handful more for the top]

25g cacao nibs [plus a handful more for the top, optional]

METHOD

Begin by cooking the quinoa as per instructions on the hob. Allow to cool completely.

Place the quinoa into a bowl and add with the rest of the ingredients.

Once combined empty into a greased or lined square baking dish and flatten firmly
into the corners.

Add some extra cacao nibs and pumpkin seeds and push gently into the top.

Place in the fridge to set and harden for a minimum of 2 hours. Keep refrigerated until ready to eat. You can then slice it into 8 large snack bars or make 16 smaller snack bars.

Recipe credit: Dr Hazel Wallace