4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps
These Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps are crunchy, rich, and antioxidant-packed. With only four ingredients, they make a healthy, gluten-free snack that’s naturally sweetened and fridge-stable for easy grab-and-go indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 crisps 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup puffed quinoa (or crispy rice for a variation)
- 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a heat-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together using a microwave in 30-second bursts or a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in puffed quinoa until evenly coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into mini muffin liners or onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Top with flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Substitute puffed quinoa with puffed millet, rice crispies, or amaranth for variety.
- Use 70–85% high-quality dark chocolate for optimal flavor and benefits.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg