Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
If you’re craving a quick and scrumptious treat, look no further than these Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars! This delightful recipe melds the creamy richness of peanut butter with luscious dark chocolate, all while incorporating crunchy quinoa puffs. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any hassle, these bars can be prepared in just 20 minutes! Ideal for late-night snacks or family gatherings, these tasty treats will surely impress everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 – 3 ¼ cups quinoa puffs
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- 6 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp vanilla paste
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (vegan)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, mix together quinoa puffs, peanut butter, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, vanilla paste, maple syrup, and salt until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly to compact it.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and spread evenly. Refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes until firm.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg