By After enjoying this store-bought version on a flight, I've been trying to figure out how to make a higher-protein version for years. We finally settled on this variation that has the same calories and double the protein!! And the best part? No protein powder and it tastes just like the store bought but only takes 15 minutes to make.
Recipe
Peanut Butter Chocolate Quinoa Crisps
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No-bake, crunchy, and deeply chocolatey - melted dark chocolate and cocoa hold puffed quinoa and hemp hearts together with smooth peanut butter. 4g of protein per serving, no protein powder.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Protein: 4g
Serves: servings
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup refined coconut oil
- 2 oz dark chocolate (chopped (about ⅓ cup))
- ⅓ cup honey or agave
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup peanut butter powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2-¼ cups puffed quinoa
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk ½ cup peanut butter powder and ¼ cup milk into a smooth paste.
- In a small bowl, melt ⅓ cup refined coconut oil and 2 oz dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted.
- Add the melted chocolate, ⅓ cup honey or agave, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ½ tsp salt, 2-¼ cups puffed quinoa, and ¼ cup hemp hearts to the large bowl. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Lay parchment paper out on a flat surface to create the crisps. Use a 1.5tbsp cookie scoop to scoop out 28 balls onto the parchment paper. Use a wetted hand or back of a spatula to gently press down each one to form the round crisp patty look. Pop into the fridge for 20 minutes to set up or the freezer for 10 minutes. Then finish with flaky sea salt if desired and enjoy!
Notes
Honey or agave both work - agave and a non-dairy milk keeps these plant-based and is milder.
Store these in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Because of the coconut oil, they will start to melt at room temperature.
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Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.
Nutrition
Serving: 2bites | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.003mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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