Healthy Quinoa Crunch Bars
These Healthy Quinoa Crunch Bars are a quick, no-bake treat made with just 3 simple ingredients: chocolate, peanut butter, and puffed quinoa. Packed with plant-based protein and naturally gluten-free, they're the perfect guilt-free snack!
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $6
Ingredients
- 2 cups non-dairy semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups puffed quinoa cereal small or large puffed
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.2 cups non-dairy semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Add puffed quinoa cereal to the chocolate mixture, starting with 1 cup and gradually adding the rest until fully combined.2 cups puffed quinoa cereal
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly if desired.
- Chill the bars in the fridge for 15 minutes until set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- You can make puffed quinoa at home by heating uncooked quinoa in a dry pan over medium heat. Stir until it pops, about 1-2 minutes.
- Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower butter for a nut-free option.
- Add nuts, dried fruit, or coconut for extra texture.
- Puffed rice can replace puffed quinoa, but it has less protein.
- Perfect for meal prep and on-the-go snacks!