Chocolate Quinoa Crisps – Restaurant Quality in 20 Minutes
Crispy Chocolate Quinoa Crisps made with dark chocolate, cooked quinoa, and peanut butter. These healthy snacks deliver restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes with 73% more protein than regular chocolate treats.
Ingredients
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- 3 cupscooked quinoa
- 1.5 cupsdark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespooncoconut oil
- 3 tablespoonspeanut butter (any kind of nut butter works)
- 1 teaspoonflaky sea salt
Instructions
- Lay out parchment paper on a large baking sheet and chill for 5 minutes.
- Combine 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth (usually 90 seconds total).
- Whisk 3 tablespoons peanut butter into the melted chocolate mixture until completely incorporated and glossy.
- Fold 3 cups cooked quinoa into the chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula until every grain is coated.
- Spread the mixture onto prepared parchment paper in a single layer, about ½-inch thick. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while chocolate is still warm.
- Optional: Drizzle with additional melted peanut butter in a decorative pattern while chocolate is still slightly warm.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes until chocolate is completely set. Break into irregular clusters or cut into neat squares with a sharp knife.
Notes
Ensure quinoa is completely cooled and dry before mixing to prevent chocolate from seizing
Chocolate temperature should be around 100°F when mixing with quinoa for perfect texture
Pat cooked quinoa dry with paper towels if needed to remove excess moisture
Store in airtight containers with parchment paper between layers
Can substitute any nut or seed butter for peanut butter in equal amounts
For extra crispiness, toast quinoa in a dry pan before mixing
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 8g