4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites
4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites are no-bake, crunchy treats made with puffed quinoa, melted dark chocolate, nut butter, and a natural sweetener. These easy, healthy bites are perfect for snacking or dessert straight from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30–40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup puffed quinoa
- 2 tbsp nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan (double boiler) or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in nut butter and maple syrup until fully combined.
- Fold in puffed quinoa until evenly coated.
- Scoop mixture into mini muffin liners or onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Add sea salt, cinnamon, or vanilla for extra flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts, coconut, or dried fruit for variety.
- Substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate if preferred.
- Use silicone molds or parchment for easy release.
- Best served chilled; do not reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
