Description
Chocolate Quinoa Bites are a deliciously healthy snack that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with rich chocolate, creating a satisfying treat you can enjoy guilt-free. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these bites are packed with protein and made from wholesome ingredients. Easy to make and fully customizable, they bring both nostalgia and nutrition to your snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (20g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg