Chocolate Quinoa Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 2 ¾ cups puffed quinoa (50g)
02 - 2 ¼ cups oats (225g)
03 - 3 ½ ounces dark chocolate (100g), chopped into chunks

→ Binding Agents

04 - ½ cup honey or maple syrup (150g)
05 - ½ cup coconut oil, melted (100g)
06 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter

→ Mix-ins

07 - ⅓ cup raisins (55g)
08 - 3 tablespoons desiccated (shredded) coconut

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) square baking pan with baking paper.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients until well integrated.
03 - Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and firmly press down with the back of a spoon to create an even surface.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly in the pan before cutting into bars.

# Notes:

01 - Puffed wheat or rice cereal can be substituted for puffed quinoa.
02 - Chocolate chips can be used instead of chopped dark chocolate.