Quinoa, Apricot, and Nut Clusters

Name: Quinoa, Apricot, and Nut Clusters
Yield: makes 20
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup white quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant); 1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1 cup dried apricots, preferably unsulfured, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs plus 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; Vegetable oil cooking spray

January 26, 2012

In this version of a granola bar, clusters of quinoa, apricots, pistachios, and sunflower seeds make a sweet and delightfully chewy snack. White quinoa is used in this recipe, but you can substitute any variety; all share the same nutritional qualities, flavor, and texture.

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