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Flourless oatmeal quinoa bars

Ultimate Flourless Oatmeal Quinoa Bars

These cookies have two layers, one crunchy chocolate wafer on top of an Anzac-like flourless treat that will delight young and old alike!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Comfort food
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal cookies

  • 1.5 cup quick oatmeal
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, blueberries...)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds

Chocolate wafer

  • 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed butter)
  • 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup

Instructions
 

Pop the quinoa

  • Heat up a clean frying pan. Pour1.5 cup of uncooked quinoa.
  • Roast the seeds for 5-7 minutes making sure to shake the pan regularly. When the seeds start to pop it is done.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside to cool down.

Prepare the oatmeal cookie layer

  • Mash the 2 ripe bananas in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of tahini, and maple syrup.
    Flourless oatmeal cookie
  • Slowly add the quick oatmeal, finely chopped dried fruit, nuts or seeds and fold until everything is well mixed.
  • Preheat the oven at 375F. Oil or line with unbleached parchment paper a square shallow baking dish.
  • Pour the mixture and smooth the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until the sides and top are lightly brown.
  • Set aside to cool down.

Prepare the chocolate wafer

  • Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Add the tahini at the end and stir.
  • Pour the cooled down pupped quinoa in a medium bowl, add the melted chocolate and maple syrup.
  • Using a spatula, mix the chocolate so that the quinoa is totally coated.
    Chocolate wafer
  • Pour on top of the cooked oatmeal layer and set aside to cool down for a few hour.
  • Refrigerate until ready to cut. Flip the large cookie on a board and cut in squares.
  • Store in a sealed container.
Keyword gluten-free dessert, nut-free, vegan cookies
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