2-Ingredient Chocolate Quinoa Crisps (Undercover Dupe)
These chocolate quinoa crisps are crunchy little clusters of puffed quinoa coated in melted chocolate. A quick, no-bake treat that tastes just like Undercover Snacks, made with just 2 simple ingredients.
Servings: 16
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 120 grams puffed quinoa 2 cups
- 180 g chocolate or chocolate chips about 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- Flaky sea salt to sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
- Optional but recommended: toast the puffed quinoa in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring, until extra crisp and nutty smelling. Let it cool slightly.120 grams puffed quinoa
- Melt the chocolate either in the microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring between each one, or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.If you have difficulty melting chocolate, adding a little coconut oil can help create a smoother consistency.180 g chocolate or chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Add the puffed quinoa to the melted chocolate and fold gently until fully coated.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop about 16 mounds onto a parchment-lined tray. Flatten the tops slightly if you like, and sprinkle with sea salt if using.Flaky sea salt
- Chill in the fridge for about 1 hour, until firm and set. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use puffed quinoa, not raw quinoa. They are completely different. Raw quinoa will not work here.
- Toast the quinoa for the best crunch. Packaged puffed quinoa can soften in the bag, and a quick toast in a dry pan brings back the snap.
- A bar of chocolate melts better than chips. If you only have chips, add the coconut oil to help them melt smoothly.
- Do not overheat the chocolate. Melt slowly and stop as soon as it is smooth so it does not turn grainy.
- Work quickly once mixed, as the chocolate sets as it cools. Reheat for a few seconds if it stiffens.
- Storage: Fridge in an airtight container up to 2 weeks, or freezer up to 3 months. Lovely straight from the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 3.6g
