Description
Delicious no-bake chocolate quinoa bites that are gluten-free, combining the crunch of puffed quinoa with rich dark chocolate and nut butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut recommended)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed quinoa, dark chocolate chips, nut butter, natural sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until the mixture is well combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or an extra tablespoon of nut butter. If too wet, add more puffed quinoa, one tablespoon at a time.
- Use your hands to form small bites or balls, targeting 1–1.5 tablespoon portions for a total of 12 bites. Press them together firmly.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Optionally, press them down slightly with a spatula or the bottom of a glass.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set, improving texture.
- Enjoy as a snack or dessert!
Notes
For firmer bites, chill overnight. Store in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg