Description
Crispy puffed quinoa coated in smooth, rich chocolate with a touch of sea salt, these no-bake clusters are a quick and healthy treat.
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate: 8 ounces, chopped
- Puffed Quinoa: 1 1/2 cups
- Coconut Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sea Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Place chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Melt chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in puffed quinoa, vanilla, and sea salt until coated.
- Cook to Perfection: No cooking needed, just mix until glossy.
- Finishing Touches: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet to form clusters.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 20 minutes until set, then enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overheat chocolate or it may seize.
- Use only puffed quinoa for proper crunch.
- Chill fully before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake chocolate quinoa clusters, healthy chocolate snack, quinoa dessert recipe, crunchy chocolate bites