Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites
Delicious bites that blend crunchy puffed quinoa, creamy nut butter, and luscious dark chocolate for a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup nut butter (e.g., almond butter or peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the puffed quinoa, dark chocolate chips, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Mix in the Crunch (Optional): If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch and fun textures.
- Form the Bites: Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Feel free to get creative with shapes!
- Prepare for Chilling: Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they’re spaced a little apart.
- Chill Out!: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until firm. This step is crucial for that perfect bite!
- Store for Snacking: Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for a quick, healthy snack whenever you need a boost.
Notes
Feel free to substitute different nut butters or add spices for varied flavors. These bites can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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