Description
Delicious and wholesome chocolate peanut butter quinoa crunch bites made with creamy peanut butter, cacao powder, and crunchy quinoa puffs. These no-bake bites are perfect for a quick, healthy snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing protein and fiber packed ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup Earth Echo Cacao Bliss (or unsweetened cacao powder)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup quinoa puffs
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, Earth Echo Cacao Bliss, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are smoothly blended into a uniform batter.
- Add quinoa puffs: Gently fold the quinoa puffs into the peanut butter and cacao mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated without breaking the puffs.
- Form bites: Using your hands, scoop golf ball-sized portions of the mixture and roll them between the palms of your hands to create bite-sized balls.
- 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
- For a crunchier texture, use freshly puffed quinoa.
- Sweetness can be adjusted by adding more or less maple syrup to taste.
- Store in the refrigerator to prevent the bites from becoming too soft.
- These bites are vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick energy boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
