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Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars

Delicious and easy-to-make chocolate bars featuring popped quinoa, customizable with various materials for a perfect sweet snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Popped quinoa Popped and be careful not to burn.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Use dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
  • 1/2 cup Nut butter Peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter.
  • 1/2 cup Sweetener Maple syrup or honey.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut oil or butter Helps the bars set firm.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped nuts or seeds For added crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Dried fruit Cherries, cranberries, or apricots.
  • a pinch Flaky salt Sprinkle on top for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pop the quinoa in a dry nonstick skillet over medium heat until they look slightly golden and emit a nutty smell.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and nut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or over low heat in a saucepan.
  3. Combine the melted mixture with popped quinoa, sweetener, and coconut oil or butter. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Press the mixture tightly into a lined pan and spread evenly.
Setting
  1. Refrigerate for about 45 minutes until set.
  2. Cut into bars using a hot knife for easier slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze with wax paper between bars.