Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites
Delicious and nutritious Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites that combine rich dark chocolate with crunchy puffed quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nut butter (like almond or peanut)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the base by combining puffed quinoa and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts until smooth.
- Stir in nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate until creamy.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the puffed quinoa and stir until coated.
- Form small balls of the mixture and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
For variations, consider adding dried fruits or nuts. If nut allergies are a concern, use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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