Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bites (Printable)

Crunchy no-bake chocolate quinoa bites with oats and coconut. Gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup puffed quinoa
02 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Chocolate Mixture

04 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
05 - 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil
07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or cashews)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
10 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a mini muffin tin or baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the puffed quinoa, rolled oats, and shredded coconut. Add optional chopped nuts or dried fruit if using.
03 - In a medium heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate, peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup together using a microwave or double boiler. Heat until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds if microwaving.
04 - Pour the chocolate mixture over the quinoa mixture and stir until everything is thoroughly coated.
05 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of the mixture into the prepared muffin tin or onto the baking sheet. Press gently to form compact bites. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the bites are firm and set.
07 - Remove the bites from the tin or peel off the parchment paper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means you can make these even when your kitchen is a chaotic mess and you refuse to turn on another appliance.
  • The texture combo of puffed quinoa and oats is genuinely addictive, like a homemade candy bar that happens to be gluten free.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling step and try to eat them after thirty minutes, they will crumble apart in your hands and you will be eating fancy granola instead of tidy bites.
  • Stirring the chocolate mixture thoroughly between each microwave burst prevents scorching and ensures a velvety texture.
03 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before pressing the mixture into the tin and the chocolate will not stick to your fingers nearly as much.
  • Tossing in a handful of cacao nibs right at the end adds an intense crunchy bitterness that chocolate lovers will go absolutely crazy for.

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