Description
Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps are a no-bake, gluten-free treat combining rich dark chocolate with crunchy puffed quinoa. These easy, bite-sized snacks are perfect for make-ahead treats or a quick, satisfying sweet bite.
Ingredients
6 oz dark chocolate (around 72% cacao), chopped
1 cup puffed quinoa
2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped chocolate and peanut butter (if using). Melt in 15-second bursts at 20% power, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
- Stir puffed quinoa into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or mini muffin pan.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
- Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes or in the fridge for 1 hour until firm.
- Remove from molds or sheet and store layered with parchment in an airtight container.
Notes
- Can substitute puffed oats or crushed seeds/nuts for the quinoa.
- Add-ins like coconut flakes, crushed pretzels, or seeds offer texture and flavor variety.
- To make vegan, use dairy-free chocolate and certified gluten-free quinoa if needed.
- Chocolate bark version: spread mixture in a pan and break into pieces after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg