Description
These puffed quinoa cup recipe is about to become your go-to snack. They’re no-bake, naturally sweetened, and come together in just 15 minutes. Made with almond butter, dark chocolate, vanilla, and crispy puffed quinoa, they’re perfect whether you need a protein-packed bite, a wholesome snack, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 g / 1½ cup puffed quinoa
- 125 g / ½ cup almond butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g / 1 cup dark chocolate (chips)
- pinch of sea salt
- optional for sweetness: 2 tbs maple syrup
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with parchment or use silicone baking cups.
- Melt the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl using the microwave or a double boiler until smooth.
- Stir in the almond butter, salt, and vanilla until well blended, then fold in the puffed quinoa.
- Fold in puffed quinoa until all quinoa is coated with chocolate.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into 11 cups and press it down gently to shape.
- Place in the freezer to set for 2 hours or until firm.
- Store the finished cups in the freezer for the best texture.
Notes
- You can use whatever nut or seed butter you like.
- If this recipe is too nutty for you, use a bit of maple syrup. It;s a total game changer and will make this snack instantly sweeter and more dessert like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2.2mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Protein: 3.6g
- Cholesterol: 0.7mg