Quinoa Sesame Energy Bar

I’ve already had quinoa for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So here’s an energy bar for on the go.

3 or 4 Medjool dates, pitted

½ red apple, peeled and cored (100g)

1 medium carrot (80g)

¼ cup raw tahini

1 scoop protein powder, unflavored (optional)

½ tsp salt

1 egg

2 cups cooked quinoa, lightly salted

¼ cup mini sugar-free chocolate chips

Chocolate Coating: Sugar-free chocolate chips

1 tsp coconut oil

Sesame seeds

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a half-size pan with parchment paper.

2. Soak dates in hot water until soft. Blend in food processor. Add apple, carrot, tahini, protein powder, and salt.

3. Whisk egg in a medium bowl. Add mixture from blender together with cooked quinoa and chocolate chips, and mix well using your hands.

4. Transfer to pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until top is crispy. Let cool and then freeze.

5. Once frozen, melt chocolate with coconut oil. Cut frozen mixture into small bars and dip into melted chocolate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. For a healthier alternative, only smear the top with melted chocolate and sesame seeds and then cut into bars.

6. Store in freezer. Defrost before eating.