Peanut Butter Puffed Quinoa Oat Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Puffed Quinoa Oat Bars
Cook time: 2 h 8 min
Total time: 2 h 8 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of HerbaZest Aguaje Powder; 1 cup of oats (old-fashioned); 1 1/2 cups of peanut butter; 1/3 cup of maple syrup (or honey); 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon of coconut oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips

Updated: April 14, 2026

Chewy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying, these peanut butter bars blend oats and puffed quinoa for a nourishing bite with a rich chocolate finish. Naturally sweetened and no baking required, they make a perfect snack or dessert that feels indulgent but fuels your day. Plus, these oat and puffed quinoa bars are freezer-friendly and easy to prep ahead.

Servings

9 servings

Total time

2h 8min

Cook time

2h 8min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup of HerbaZest Puffed Quinoa
1 cup of oats (old-fashioned)
1 1/2 cups of peanut butter
1/3 cup of maple syrup (or honey)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of coconut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips

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Directions

Grease and line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
Microwave the peanut butter for 60 seconds, or until runny.
Stir in maple syrup or honey, oats, puffed quinoa, and vanilla until well combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
For the topping, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Spread the chocolate over the bars. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting into bars. Enjoy!