Puffed Quinoa Bars

With only 3 ingredients, these puffed quinoa bars are an easy choice if you are looking for a quick recipe full of good-for-you ingredients. The puffed quinoa really adds to the nutritional profile (and the crunch!) of these bars.

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Prep Time 10

chill time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings

Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients

1¾ cups dark chocolate (250g)
3 cups puffed quinoa (75g)
½ cup smooth natural peanut butter (120g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Put the puffed quinoa on a baking tray and bake for 5-6 mins to lightly toast (don’t skip this step as it makes the bars lovely and crunchy).
Whilst the quinoa is toasting, add the chocolate to a large bowl and melt over a pan of hot water. Add the peanut butter to the chocolate and mix to fully combine. Pour in the quinoa and stir to mix in fully.
Pour into a 20cm (8 inch) square baking tin and leave to set in the fridge, for at least an hour.
Once they are hard you can cut into 12 squares.

Notes

I buy the quinoa ready puffed. I put the puffed quinoa in the oven to make it extra crispy.
Store in the fridge.They will last for about 6-7 days.
You can substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut, if you prefer.

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Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 12.8gProtein: 5.3gFat: 13.6gSaturated Fat: 5.6gFiber: 2g

Keyword dark chocolate, puffed quinoa

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