Chocolate Puffed Quinoa Bars (scotcheroos)
If you’re in search of a quick and delicious treat that everyone will adore, look no further than these Chocolate Puffed Quinoa Bars, also known as scotcheroos! These bars strike the perfect balance between crunchy and chewy and are loaded with protein from puffed quinoa. They make for an ideal snack during busy weeknights or a hit at family gatherings. Plus, they are refined sugar-free, allowing you to indulge guilt-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups puffed quinoa
- 1/3 cup nut butter (of your choice)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine puffed quinoa, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Press the mixture into a lined baking dish using a spatula or your hands.
- In a small saucepan over low heat (or microwave), melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set. Once firm, cut into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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