Healthy Homemade Energy Bars

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

Combine oats, flax seed meal, protein powder, baking soda, flour, walnuts, sunflower seeds, Craisins (dried cranberries), coconut and salt in a large bowl.

Once quinoa is cooked, add the oil, honey, vanilla and water into the pot with the quinoa and mix to combine.

Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix to combine.

Spread mixture into the greased 9 x 13-inch pan, pressing down with your hands to fit into pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes at 350ºF. Allow to completely cool and cut into pieces.

Adapted by Backpacker Recipes.