24 2 Reviews These no-bake granola bars are made more healthy with the addition of the grain, quinoa. 15 min Prep Time 45 min Total Time 16 bars Ingredients 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup almond butter1/2 cup honey1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 cups uncooked old-fashioned oats1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed3/4 cup cherry-flavored dried cranberries3/4 cup roasted salted almonds, chopped3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut Directions Line 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending over edges. Set aside.Combine butter, brown sugar, almond butter and honey in saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract and vanilla. Add all remaining ingredients; stir until well coated.Press mixture into prepared pan. Cool completely. Cover; refrigerate bars 8 hours or overnight.Cut into bars. Wrap each bar in plastic food wrap or waxed paper. Store refrigerated. Recipe Tips - Almond butter can be found in the natural foods section of the supermarket or online.- Lightly butter hands before pressing mixture into pan. Be sure to press mixture firmly into pan so bars slice easily and hold together. Nutrition Facts (1 bar) Calories 320 Cholesterol 15mg Carbohydrates 41g Protein 6g Fat 16g Sodium 75mg Dietary Fiber 4g Your Name: Your Email: Your Friend's Email: Page Name:
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Recipe Comments and Reviews Sort by: Reviews General Comments View All » Rating Great snack to go to, good ingredients. Posted November 10, 2013 by Kathleen B. Rating Decided to make because I had all the ingredients and they sounded healthy. The quinoa had some trouble sticking so had the little balls rolling all over the place but otherwise they were tasty and really different. Posted November 05, 2013 by Lynn M. Comment on this Recipe Rate this Recipe Leave a Comment I made this recipe and I would rate it: Please select a rating Please Enter Your Comment First Name Email Address Email address will not be published I am 14 years of age or older. Or Sign In » Learn More » Please note, all submissions are screened for content deemed appropriate by Land O'Lakes. Comments are published within 3 business days.