Description
These Chocolate Quinoa Bites are a delicious and healthy snack combining rich dark chocolate, creamy cashew butter, and crunchy puffed quinoa. They are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while adding a nutritious twist with quinoa’s protein and fiber.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 150g dark chocolate
- 4 tbsp cashew butter
- 25g popped quinoa
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: Break up the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave on high, stirring every few seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn it.
- Mix with Cashew Butter: Add the cashew butter to the melted chocolate and stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Fold in Puffed Quinoa: Gently fold the popped quinoa into the chocolate and cashew butter mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Form Bites and Chill: Spread the mixture into flat disks on a baking sheet or chopping board lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until set.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, enjoy these nutritious and tasty Chocolate Quinoa Bites as a perfect snack or dessert.
Notes
- Use good quality dark chocolate for the best taste and texture.
- The cashew butter adds creaminess, but you can substitute with almond or peanut butter if preferred.
- Ensure the quinoa is puffed/popped for that crunchy texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- These bites are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
