Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Crunch Bites Recipe
Delicious no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Crunch Bites that combine creamy peanut butter, rich cacao, and crunchy quinoa puffs into a simple, healthy snack perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup Earth Echo Cacao Bliss (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup quinoa puffs
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, Earth Echo Cacao Bliss, maple syrup, vanilla flavoring, and salt.
- Combine well: Stir the mixture until all ingredients are smoothly blended together with no lumps.
- Add quinoa puffs: Gently fold the quinoa puffs into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring even distribution without crushing them.
- Form balls: Using your hands, take golf ball-sized portions of the batter and roll them into smooth balls using the palms of your hands.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the bites immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- The bites can be stored refrigerated for up to 10 days.
- Use creamy peanut butter for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- Quinoa puffs can be substituted with puffed rice or millet for similar crunch.
- For a vegan option, ensure that the peanut butter and cacao powder are vegan certified.
- These bites are naturally gluten free if you use gluten-free quinoa puffs.
