Recipe Name Protein Bars Submitted by Ei Recipe Description high protein snack Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup Cooked Quinoa, organic ( 1 dry cup) 2 tablespoons Organic / Natural Peanut Butter (EX. Maranatha Creamy, No Stir) 2 large egg whites beaten 1 1/2 cup Almond Breeze, unsweetuned vanilla 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 packets (0.5 oz) Truvia, Stevia (or sugar sub. of choice) 3 tablespoons flaxseed - ground 3 date Dates, chopped and pitted 1/4 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips Steps Sequence Step 1 Cook quinoa in rice cooker with 1 cup of almond milk. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with vanilla, peanut butter, Truvia and 1/2 c. almond milk. Add chopped dates, chocolate chips to quinoa. Add wet ingredients to the quinoa mixture. Pour mixture into a prepared 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 28 minutes.