I don't work out, but I always need energy.
Having an autoimmune disease leaves you tired alllll the time. I wake up tired, make the kids lunch tired, and of course go to bed tired.
I've entered a new journey and brave adventure to live gluten free.
After much prayer and research online I hope that treating my digestive system well will lead to more energy, less pain and a clear mind.
Enter this snack recipe.
I found a non gluten free quinoa recipe on youtube that I decided to change up a bit for my own needs.
*Side note: YouTube is a wealth of knowledge for a visual learner like myself. You can find recipes, medical information and general first hand accounts of other people living with specific medical conditions.
I modified the recipe to be gluton free, which meant taking the oats out of it. If you can eat gluten I recommend adding them to add a bit more "fluffy" texture to the bars.
Pure oats are thought to be gluten free, but doctors advise not eating more than a cup a day because they contain a protein that can aggravate the digestive system.
You will need:
// 2 cups cooked quinoa
// 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, I add them to all my meals)
// 1 tbsp honey
// 1\2 tsp cinnamon
// 1 cup dried fruit
// 1\3 cup milk (you can use coconut or almond milk)
**optional- 1 cup oats
1. In a blender mix quinoa, chia seeds, milk and oats (if you choose to use them) until it's a dough like texture.
2. In a large bowl gently fold in your fruit, honey and cinnamon.
Bake at 350 in a greased small casserole dish for 20 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!
These bars left oat free are dense and very filing.
I like to eat one in between meals when I get hungry and am super tired.
They give me a little pep in my step.
Happy baking!
xoxo
