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Peanut butter quinoa bites with chocolate
Nawaal Ahmed

No-Bake Crispy Peanut Butter-Quinoa Snacks

No-Bake Crispy Peanut Butter-Quinoa Snacks
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 112

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup puffed quinoa about 60 g
  • ½ cup crunchy natural peanut butter about 125 g
  • ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips about 45 g
  • Pinch of flaky salt optional, to taste

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • small cookie scoop
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Line a small baking sheet or tray with parchment paper to prepare for setting.
  2. Combine puffed quinoa and crunchy natural peanut butter in a medium bowl, folding gently until the quinoa is evenly coated.
  3. Use a tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheet, shaping them into firm little mounds.
  4. Microwave the semisweet chocolate chips in short 30-second bursts, stirring between intervals until the chocolate is fully melted and silky smooth.
  5. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate over each quinoa ball, letting the warm chocolate nestle into the crispy surface.
  6. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky salt over each top if you like a sweet-salty contrast.
  7. Place the tray in the freezer or refrigerator and chill until the chocolate sets and the balls become firm, about 30 minutes.
  8. Once set, transfer the crispy quinoa snacks to an airtight container and enjoy whenever you need a crunchy bite.

Notes

Protein: 4 g

Carbohydrates: 9 g

Fat: 8 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 3 g

Sodium: 40 mg