Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars

These Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars  are crunchy, chocolatey, naturally sweetened, and packed with plant-based protein from quinoa. Plus, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free (if using dairy-free chocolate), and can be made refined sugar-free!

Why You Need to Try these Chocolate Quinoa Bars

• Easily adjusted to your likes: the fun thing about this recipe is you can make so many substitutions. You can use sugar-free chocolate or puffed rice instead of quinoa. 
• Easy to make: only 4 easy ingredients you have on hand
• Crispy & chocolatey – Like a Crunch bar, but better.
• Naturally sweetened – A little maple syrup does the trick.
• Gluten-free & dairy-free friendly – Just use dairy-free chocolate if needed!

Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars Ingredients 

• Uncooked quinoa: you will toast the quinoa later to give these bars there CRUNCH
• Dark chocolate chips: You can use your favorite chips
• Nut Butter: Use your favorite one! 
• Sticky sweetener: You will need maple syrup or honey for this. You can also use date syrup. 

How to Make these Bars

•  Toast the quinoa – In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the quinoa for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it starts to pop and turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool.
• Melt the chocolate – In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
• Mix it all together – Stir in the nut butter, maple syrup, and sea salt until fully combined. Then, fold in the toasted quinoa.
• Shape & chill – Pour the mixture into a lined 8x8-inch pan, spread evenly, and smooth the top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour until set.

FAQ

Can I use cooked quinoa instead of raw?
Nope! The key to the crunch is using raw, toasted quinoa. Cooked quinoa has too much moisture and won’t work the same way.

Can I use a different sweetener?
Yes! Maple syrup, honey, or agave all work. If your chocolate is already sweetened, you can even skip it.

How do I store these bars?
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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