Description
These dark chocolate quinoa crisps are a crunchy, chocolatey snack that combines nutty quinoa and almond butter, perfect for pairing with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
- Stir the quinoa mixture again to ensure everything is evenly coated. Press out any lumps with a spatula.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Pour it over the quinoa mixture and stir until well coated.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until set. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Use fully cooled cooked quinoa to prevent the chocolate from seizing. For extra crunch, consider using popped quinoa or lightly toasting the cooked quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg