Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe
You know I have a sweet tooth – and this puffed quinoa bars recipe is perfect for anyone who loves PB and chocolate.
Servings 16 squares
Calories 383kcal
Ingredients
- 3 – 3 ¼ cups quinoa puffs
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter
- 6 tbsp. hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp. SO vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. SO vanilla paste
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips vegan
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- Extra flaky salt
Instructions
- Prepare an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- To a large bowl, add the quinoa puffs, peanut butter, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, vanilla paste, maple syrup, and salt.
- Mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Transfer the puffed quinoa to the prepared pan and firmly press down.
- In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Melt the two ingredients together in the microwave, mix together.
- Pour over top of the pressed-down quinoa puffs, and spread evenly
- Set in the fridge for 3 – 5 minutes, add flaky salt on top, and set in the fridge until chocolate is firm.
- After about 10 – 15 minutes, cut into 16 equal pieces and enjoy!!
Video
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Notes
Use ANY nut butter that you want. Customize it! Even add other delicious ingredients on the inside like; mini chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, coconut, anything!
This is the PERFECT on-the-go snack!
To make this completely vegan, be sure to use dairy free chocolate chips!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 1 – 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 16 | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.3g | Protein: 12.1g | Fat: 21.3g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 0.6mg | Sodium: 125mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 10.9g
