Quinoa Crispy Bars (Better Than Rice Crispy Treats!)

AHA Publisher — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:57 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Crispy treats: they sound so cute and friendly and yummy. It’s unfortunate that they’re essentially made of rice, sugar, butter and marshmallows — lots of it. But what if I told you there was a way to enjoy the dessert guilt-free? Goodbye, rice krispies, hello Quinoa Crispy Treats! This healthified version replaces the rice with protein-rich quinoa and sweetens things up the natural way thanks to healing raw honey. And instead of using gobs of butter, the quinoa crispy bars are held together with almond and sunflower seed butters. Yum! Not only is this quinoa bar tasty, it’s also the perfect energy bar. It delivers 235 calories per serving, with 24 grams of healthy carbs, 14 grams of healthy fats and 6 grams of protein. Try this new take on an old treat tonight. How to Make Quinoa Crispy Bars Start by lining an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. In a small pot over very low heat (honey should never be heated up much at all), melt add the coconut oil, honey, almond butter and sunflower seed butter. Remove the pot from heat once the mixture has melted and sprinkle with the sea salt and cinnamon. Then pour it all into the waiting baking dish. Stir the puffed quinoa through the almond butter mixture, making sure all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. With a spatula, even out the quinoa crispy mix so it’s all level. Then place the baking pan in the freezer, letting the crispy bar set for 20 minutes or so. When you’re ready to serve, remove the quinoa crispy bars from the freezer and cut immediately. Serve while still frozen. These are healthy quinoa bars are delicious and so easy to make. Kids love to help make them — and eat them, of course! Quinoa Crispy Bars Recipe This healthy version of rice krispy treats replaces the rice with protein-rich quinoa and sweetens things up the natural way thanks to healing honey. And instead of using gobs of butter, the quinoa crispy treats are held together with almond and sunflower seed butters. Yum! INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsalted almond butter ½ cup sunflower seed butter ½ cup raw honey 3 tablespoons coconut oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups puffed quinoa or millet INSTRUCTIONS Prepare a 8×8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and set aside. In a small pot at very low heat, melt almond butter, sunbutter, honey and coconut oil. Remove from heat and scrap into a mixing bowl. Stir in sea salt and cinnamon. Add in puffed quinoa and stir until well incorporated. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Spread out mixture with a spatula to make an even layer in the dish. Freeze for 20 minutes or longer until set. When ready to serve, remove from freezer and cut immediately. Serve frozen. To read the original article click here.

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No-Bake Energy Balls: Your Afternoon Pick-Me-Up!

AHA Publisher — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 08:00:43 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – Snacks should be easy — a mid-day nibble to get you through to dinnertime or a little post-workout boost. But if you’ve ever attempted to find the right snack, you know how difficult it can be. So many snacks are packed with sugar, unhealthy oils and ingredients you’ve never heard of. At least that used to be the case until these energy balls came onto the scene. This is the snack you’ve been waiting for! Energy Balls — The Perfect Healthy Snack? What makes energy balls the perfect healthy snack? Quite a few things! They’re portable, making them easy to carry along for a food fix on the go. They use minimal ingredients; you likely have everything you need to make these energy balls in your pantry already. Oh and did I mention they taste great? These easy-to-make energy balls are also vegan-friendly, are naturally gluten-free and have no refined sugar. They require no baking or crazy kitchen tools, so they’re excellent for getting kids in the kitchen. Yep, they arethe perfect healthy snack! Nutrition Facts One energy ball contains approximately: 190 calories 15 carbs 13.2 grams fat 5 grams protein 73.4 miligrams sodium 12 grams sugar 183 milligrams potassium (5 percent DV) 5.4 grams fiber (22 percent DV) 30 milligrams calcium (3 percent DV) 4.9 milligrams iron (22 percent DV) 0.6 milligrams vitamin C (1 percent DV) The ingredients in these energy balls are packed with health benefits of their own: Cacao nibs are a superfood that have been used for thousands of years to increase energy. They’re full of fiber, so you’ll feel full longer after eating these energy balls, and are useful in helping you stay regular. Because cacao nibs are a good source of iron as well, they can help prevent anemia. Sunflower butter is a great alternative to nut butters. It’s high in protein, so your muscles will particularly enjoy it after a session at the gym. It’s also full of healthy fats to keep your skin looking good. Medjool dates sweeten these energy balls the all-natural way. These dates are the fruit of the date palm tree, and they’re one of my favorite ways to add a sweet flavor to recipes. They’re also a natural energy booster and can help decrease cholesterol. Not too shabby! How to Make Energy Balls What’s best about these energy balls is just how simple they are to make. Start by placing the cacao nibs and the shredded coconut into a food processor. Pulse until well-combined. Next, place the remaining ingredients in the food processor. Blend them up until well-combined. Roll the mixture into 12 balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Roll the balls individually in cacao nibs, shredded coconut or hemp seeds. … then place on a baking sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper. Cover the baking sheet and let chill for an hour in the refrigerator before eating, or freeze up to 2½ weeks. No-Bake Energy Balls DESCRIPTION These easy-to-make energy balls are also vegan-friendly, are naturally gluten-free and have no refined sugar. And yeah, they give you natural energy! INGREDIENTS ¼ cup cacao nibs ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup almond flour 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted and then cooled 8–10 Medjool dates, pitted ½ cup sunflower butter (or almond butter) ¼ cup hemp seeds ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Place the cacao nibs and shredded coconut into a food processor and pulse until well-combined. Place the remaining ingredients into the food processor and blend until well-combined. Roll the mixture into 12 balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter). Roll the balls individually in cacao nibs, shredded coconut or hemp seeds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and chill for an hour or freeze up to 2½ weeks. To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Axe click here.

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Quinoa Crispy Bars (Better Than Rice Crispy Treats!)

No-Bake Energy Balls: Your Afternoon Pick-Me-Up!