Description
A healthy and delicious treat combining dark chocolate and quinoa for a satisfying guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Sea salt to taste
- Chopped nuts (optional, such as almonds or walnuts)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, combine in a saucepan with 2 cups water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Chop dark chocolate into small pieces and melt using a double boiler or microwave.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, melted chocolate, coconut oil, and agave syrup; mix until coated.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto it.
- Bake for 10 minutes until set and slightly crispy.
- Let cool completely on baking sheet before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use puffed brown rice. For dairy-free, choose vegan chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dark chocolate, quinoa, healthy snacks, guilt-free treats, crispy snacks
