Description
These 3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps are a simple, crunchy, and satisfying treat that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the crispy texture of quinoa. Perfect for a quick snack, an easy dessert, or even as a fun gift idea, these crisps are a delicious combination of indulgence and nutrition, packed with antioxidants, protein, and fiber.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa or higher)
2 tablespoons coconut oil (or another neutral oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Quinoa: If you don’t already have cooked quinoa, prepare it by rinsing 1/4 cup of dry quinoa, then cooking it according to package instructions. Once cooked, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool and dry out for about 15 minutes. This helps to make the quinoa crispy when combined with the chocolate.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together. You can do this by microwaving the chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Alternatively, you can melt it using a double boiler.
- Mix and Coat the Quinoa: Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the cooled quinoa until it’s evenly coated in chocolate. Make sure the quinoa is fully covered in the chocolate mixture.
- Form the Crisps: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Drop spoonfuls of the chocolate-coated quinoa mixture onto the sheet, creating small clusters or individual crisps. Gently press down on them with the back of the spoon to flatten slightly.
- Chill: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set and the crisps are firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the crisps are set, remove them from the fridge and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty twist.
Incorporate a handful of chopped nuts or dried fruit into the chocolate mixture for extra texture and flavor.
Use almond butter or peanut butter instead of coconut oil for a creamier texture and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: Varies depending on ingredients used
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies depending on coconut oil and chocolate used
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies depending on chocolate and oil used
