Quinoa Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

These breakfast bars saved me this morning. Today is day 4 of our 21 day Daniel Fast (no animal products, caffeine yeast or sweeteners) Yesterday I made a tofu scramble that left much to be disired. Ugh. So today with a little extra effort I adapted this recipe 

http://themommydialogues.com/vegan-quinoa-breakfast-bars/

Here is my "clean" version 

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 

2-3 cups of oatmeal

1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice

5-6 medjool dates 

1 cup water for soaking dates

3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil 

1 cup of raisins 

1 ripe banana

3-4 tablespoons of peanut butter

1 tablespoon of flax seeds

Heat oven to 325, soak 5-6 medjool dates in water. Cook 1/2 cup quinoa, toast 2-3 cups of oatmeal (over medium heat) with 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil. Watch the oats carefully! Add a 1/2 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice. When the oats are toasted/slightly brown toss then in bowl with 1 cup of raisins. Then Mash1 banana with a fork- add this to oats and raisins. Heat 3-4 tablespoons of peanut butter with dates and water and break apart the dates with a fork. 

When peanut butter and dates are smooth add them to oats, when quinoa is finished add to oat mixture as well. Add 1 tablespoon of flax seeds as well-

The last step is to chop 1 cup of almonds and add to mixture. Mix thoroughly, place mixture on baking sheet that is covered with parchment paper and bake 15-17 minutes or until golden! Once cooled, break apart and enjoy! 

xoxo,

Lizzy