Oats and Quinoa Granola Bites

Oats and quinoa granola bites - these healthy vegan granola bites are rich in nurients and loaded with good fiber and fats. If you are looking for healthy snacks for kids or adults this is a great option! There is no added refined sugar and can be assembled in less than 15 min.These are dairy free, gluten free and egg free.

Oat & Quinoa Granola Bites

(With Dried Fruits & Seeds)

Ingredients(Makes 30 servings)

• Rolled Oats(divided use)- 1-1/4 cups
• Cooked Quinoa - 1/2 cup
• Coconut or olive oil 6 tablespoons
• Dried Coconut - 1/4 cup
• Almond meal/Flour - 1/2 cup
• Maple syrup/Honey - 1/3 to1/2 Cup(per taste)
• Vanilla - 1 teaspoon
• Dates/Dried apricots - 1/4 cup
• Raisins - 2 tablespoons
• Cranberries 2 tablespoons
• Sunflower seeds 1/4 cup
• Chia seeds 2 tablespoons
• Flax seeds powder 1/4 cup
• Salt 1/4 tsp
• Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• Chocolate chips - 1/3 cup (optional)

* You can use any combination of dried fruits per choice. * You can use cooked millets/amaranth instead of quinoa. * These granola bites can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 5-6 days.

Step by step recipe instructions can be found here:

Method:

1. To a food processor or blender jar: Add 1/2 cup of oats and process until finely ground. Add the remaining 3/4 cup oats, dried fruits, almond flour, seeds,flaxseed powder, cooked quinoa, coconut, salt and baking soda. Process until coarsely ground and well combined.

2. Mix the maple syrup, vanilla and oil in a bowl. Add the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and pour the syrup mixture. Mix well. Add in the chocolate chips if using.

3. Pre-heat air fryer to 325ºF (162ºC) or oven to 350ºF(175ºC).

4. Grease a mini muffin pan and scoop the dough into the moulds and press slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Baking time may need adjustment depending on oven.

5. Alternately, you can bake it in the form of granola bars. Pat the dough into a approx. 10X10 inch square of 1/2 inch thickness on a greased baking sheet. Cut into 2 inch squares and bake 15-16 minutes.