Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites
Delicious and nutritious bite-sized treats made with dark chocolate and puffed quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the Key Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine puffed quinoa, dark chocolate chips, nut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix it All Together: Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a gooey, thick mixture.
- Shape the Delights: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Set the Stage: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Chill and Firm Up: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the bites.
- Store for Enjoyment: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the nut butter for any variety or adjust sweetness levels to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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