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Chocolate Quinoa Crisps Recipe​

Chocolate Quinoa Crisps

Light, crunchy chocolate bites made by coating toasted quinoa in melted chocolate. Simple to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and easy to customize with spices or mix-ins.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa completely cooled and dried
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate any type
  • 1 –2 tsp coconut oil optional
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: shredded coconut chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a small amount of cinnamon/vanilla

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl or small pot + heatproof bowl (for double-boiler)
  • Skillet or oven (for drying/toasting quinoa)

Method
 

  1. Dry the quinoa: Toast cooked quinoa in a pan or oven until dry and slightly crispy.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Use a microwave or double-boiler until smooth.
  3. Mix: Stir the quinoa into the melted chocolate.
  4. Shape: Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten slightly if you like.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until firm.

Notes

  • The quinoa must be fully dried or it will stay soft instead of crispy.
  • Dark chocolate makes a richer, less sweet crisp; milk chocolate makes them softer and sweeter.
  • Stored in an airtight container, they keep best in the fridge.
  • You can press the mixture into a lined pan and cut it into bars instead of making individual crisps.
  • Chocolate Quinoa Crisps Recipe​