SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO QUINOA CRUNCH BARS

No-Bake | Vegan | Gluten-Free

By @leelaeats

Adapted from @ambitiouskitchen, these bars are packed with healthy fats and delicious low-sugar Dark Chocolate, making them the perfect anytime snack.

Base Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• Splash of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup oats
• 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons uncooked quinoa
• 4 teaspoons flax meal
• 4 teaspoons flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons pistachios
• 2 tablespoons cashews 

Chocolate Ingredients:

• 2 JOJO's Original Bars
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
• Chopped pistachios
• Sea salt

Directions:

1. Over low heat, toast quinoa and oats on the stove for 3-5 minutes
2. Mix together nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl
3. Add all base ingredients together and mix until well-combined
4. Press base mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined pan
5. Melt together JOJO's Bars and coconut oil until creamy
6. Pour melted chocolate on top of the bars and sprinkle with chopped pistachios and sea salt
7. Place bars in the freezer until set
8. Cut into slices and enjoy!