Description
These No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Clusters are a crispy, chocolaty treat made with puffed quinoa, dark chocolate, and almond butter. Perfect for a healthy snack or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate Chips: 1 ½ cups – Melted chocolate forms the rich, luscious base.
- Puffed Quinoa: 1 ½ cups – Brings light crunch and a nutty finish.
- Almond Butter: ¼ cup – Adds creaminess and a subtle nutty flavor.
- Maple Syrup: 2 tablespoons – Natural sweetness with caramel notes.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances overall flavor and adds warmth.
- Sea Salt: A pinch – Balances sweetness and enhances chocolate.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and clear some space in your fridge.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with almond butter and maple syrup. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat. Mix in vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the puffed quinoa into a large bowl. Gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture until the quinoa is evenly coated.
- Assemble the Dish: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop clusters onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Chill the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until the clusters are firm.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with a tiny bit of extra sea salt if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill fully to ensure the clusters set well.
- Store in the fridge or freezer for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake chocolate clusters, puffed quinoa recipe, healthy dessert, vegan chocolate snack, quinoa crunch bites