No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bars

No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bars

Ingredients:
quinoa, uncooked
dates, deglet noor
honey
applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes usda commodity)
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
vanilla extract
oats
seeds, flaxseed
beverages, protein powder whey based
seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried
seeds, chia seeds, dried
salt, table

Directions:
Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Blend quinoa, dates, honey, applesauce, coconut, sunflower seeds, coconut oil, and vanilla together in a food processor until smooth.
Add enough of the oats to fill the processor bowl and and blend until combined.
Stir the quinoa mixture with the remaining oats, flax seed, protein powder, sesame seeds, chia seeds, and salt in a large bowl until mixture is able to hold it's shape without sticking to you hands.
Press mixture firmly into prepared baking pan and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.