Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Balls
These dark chocolate quinoa bites are crunchy, rich, and made with simple ingredients. Each crunchy chocolate ball is naturally sweetened and packed with whole grain goodness from puffed quinoa.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 100 g dark chocolate 70–85%, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste optional
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted hazelnuts or almonds optional
- 100 g dark chocolate 70–85%, chopped (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil for coating
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt 100 g of chopped dark chocolate with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste and a pinch of sea salt.
- Add puffed quinoa and chopped nuts, stirring until coated.
- Use a spoon to portion teaspoons of the mixture. Roll into balls with your hands.
- Place balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Melt the remaining 100 g of dark chocolate with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip chilled balls into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Chill for another 15–20 minutes until the coating is set.
Notes
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted and smooth for best coating.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.