Own a slow-cooker? Simply prep these healthy quinoa bars and leave to cook! Add in your own favourite ingredients for a snack to much on throughout the day.

MAKES 10–12 // COOKING TIME 4 hours 10 min

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp honey
1 cup milk
½ cup raisins
⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
⅓ cup almonds, toasted and chopped
⅓ cup dried apples, chopped
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 large eggs
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt

METHOD
1. Grease the slow cooker and line the base with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, combine almond butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt.
3. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on low heat until set, about 4 hours.
4. Remove the bowl from the slow cooker and allow to cool. Cut set mixture into bars.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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