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Quinoa Chocolate Crunch Bars

These better-for-you Quinoa Chocolate Crunch Bars are a rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat made with just five ingredients,
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 10 serves
Calories 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Puffed quinoa
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate melted
  • 4 tbsp Coconut oil divided
  • 1/2 cup Smooth Peanut butter

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the puffed quinoa with the melted dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, stirring until evenly coated. 
  • Pour the mixture into a silicone loaf tin, spreading it evenly, and place in the freezer for 15 minutes to set. 
  • In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil until smooth. 
  • Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the set quinoa base, then use a spoon to create a swirl pattern. 
  • Return the tin to the freezer for 1 hour, or until fully firm. 
  • Remove from the tin, slice into bars, and enjoy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg