Description
No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Clusters are a quick, healthy, and irresistibly crunchy treat made with puffed quinoa and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or satisfying a sweet craving.
Ingredients
- Puffed Quinoa: 2 cups – adds crisp texture and a subtle nuttiness.
- Dark Chocolate Chips: 1 ½ cups – brings rich, decadent chocolate flavor.
- Coconut Oil: 1 tablespoon – smooths out the chocolate and gives a glossy finish.
- Maple Syrup (optional): 1 tablespoon – for a touch of added sweetness.
- Sea Salt: ¼ teaspoon – enhances chocolate and balances the flavors.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – adds depth and warmth.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No need to preheat the oven, but line a baking sheet with parchment paper and have your spoon or scoop ready.
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over puffed quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Fold until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Dish: Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Place the tray in the fridge for about 30 minutes or until the clusters are firm and set.
- Finishing Touches: Once firm, remove from the fridge and transfer to an airtight container.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy straight from the fridge or at room temperature. Crunchy, chocolaty, and totally addictive!
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for rich flavor.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Add dried fruit or seeds for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg