Description
Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps are a delightful fusion of crunchy quinoa and rich dark chocolate, offering a guilt-free indulgence that’s perfect for snacking, entertaining, or satisfying late-night cravings. These easy-to-make crisps deliver a satisfying crunch and deep chocolate flavor with every bite. Whip up a batch to impress your friends or enjoy them solo while relaxing at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, stirring well.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, melted chocolate mixture, sugar, and sea salt until the quinoa is fully coated.
- Spoon small dollops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm and slightly crispy at the edges. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg