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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps: Your Guilt-Free Crunchy Delight

Enjoy these Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps, a healthy and customizable treat that's quick to make and perfect for snack time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 crisps
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crisps
  • 1 cup Quinoa raw
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate (70% or higher)
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup Dried Fruit cranberries or raisins
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut optional
  • 1 teaspoon Spices cinnamon or cayenne optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • heatproof bowl
  • Spoon
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Toast the quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine melted chocolate with toasted quinoa and sea salt, folding in any optional mix-ins.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten each mound.
  5. Chill the formed crisps in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes until firm.
  6. Transfer cooled crisps to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crispCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure quinoa is fully dry after toasting. Use high-quality dark chocolate for best taste. Monitor to prevent burning while toasting quinoa. Chilling time is essential for setting the chocolate.

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