Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 cup

Macadamia Nuts

Finely Chopped

0.75 cup

Quinoa

Uncooked

0.25 cup

Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

23 cup

Sodium-reduced Chickpeas

Drained And Rinsed

13 cup

Dried Pineapple

Finely Chopped

0.25 cup

Vanilla Whey Protein Powder

0.25 tsp

Salt

0.25 cup

White Chocolate Chips

1 unit

Lime

Zested

13 cup

Honey

1 tbsp

Coconut Oil

1 unit

Egg White

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, spraying the paper lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2
~4 min

Spread chopped macadamia nuts and uncooked quinoa onto a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Bake for about 9 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

Step 4
~4 min

Sprinkle coconut flakes onto the pan.

Step 5
~4 min

Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Step 6
~4 min

Dump the chickpeas onto a paper towel and pat dry.

Step 7
~4 min

Remove some of the skins on the chickpeas by gently pressing each chickpea between your fingers.

Step 8
~4 min

Place the skinned chickpeas into a large bowl.

Step 9
~4 min

Mash the chickpeas using a fork until they are as soft as possible.

Step 10
~4 min

Add the toasted quinoa mixture, dried pineapple, protein powder, salt, white chocolate chips, and lime zest to the bowl.

Step 11
~4 min

Stir until evenly mixed, using your hands if necessary to incorporate the chickpeas well.

Step 12
~4 min

Place honey and coconut oil into a medium, microwave-safe bowl.

Step 13
~4 min

Microwave for about 1 minute, until the oil and honey are melted and bubbly.

Step 14
~4 min

Stir the honey mixture and egg white into the quinoa mixture and mix well.

Step 15
~4 min

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 16
~4 min

Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for about 40-45 minutes, until the bars are golden brown and the top feels firm.

Step 17
~4 min

Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Step 18
~4 min

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a chewier bar, don't overbake.

Add other dried fruits or nuts to customize the flavor.

Use a food processor for a smoother texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 2-3 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a healthy snack

Enjoy post-workout

Pack in a lunchbox

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

American

Cultural Significance

Modern health-conscious snack

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

snack time
post workout
breakfast
lunchbox

Popularity Score

70/100

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