Description
Quinoa crisps deliver quick chocolate magic without baking. Quick-mix ingredients create irresistible snacks packed with protein and crunch that satisfy sweet cravings in moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) puffed quinoa
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cocoa powder
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) agave nectar
- ½ cup (120 ml) refined coconut oil, melted
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, spacious work surface and gather all necessary equipment: medium mixing bowl, rubber spatula, cookie scooper, and parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create a rich chocolate base by combining melted coconut oil, agave nectar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in the mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently introduce puffed quinoa into the chocolate mixture, carefully folding with a rubber spatula to ensure each grain is thoroughly and evenly coated.
- Using a cookie scooper, portion the chocolatey quinoa mixture into approximately 8 uniform mounds on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Delicately flatten each mound using fingertips, creating a slightly uniform shape that will enhance the crisps’ texture and appearance.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator or freezer, allowing the quinoa crisps to set and harden completely for one hour.
- Once solidified, the crisps are ready to be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later consumption.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by measuring ingredients beforehand to ensure a smooth, quick chocolate treat creation.
- Melting coconut oil creates a silky base that helps chocolate sauce coat puffed quinoa perfectly and evenly.
- Whisking cocoa, agave, and vanilla together builds deep, rich chocolate flavor that transforms simple quinoa into a decadent snack.
- Use a rubber spatula for gentle folding to prevent crushing delicate puffed quinoa while ensuring complete chocolate coverage.
- Flatten each crisp slightly with fingertips for uniform shape and better texture, helping them set more consistently in the fridge.
- Store these protein-packed crisps in an airtight container for up to a week, making them an ideal make-ahead healthy chocolate treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg