Description
Delightful chocolate treats made with quinoa, perfect for a guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions, let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gently fold in cocoa powder until combined.
- Add dark chocolate chips and mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about one inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to set before enjoying.
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or three months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Baking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg