Description
These High Protein Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars are the perfect blend of crispy, chewy, and chocolatey. Naturally sweetened and made with puffed quinoa, almond butter, and a dark chocolate topping, they’re a wholesome no-bake snack packed with protein and texture.
Ingredients
2 cups puffed quinoa
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix puffed quinoa, almond butter, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla until evenly combined.
2. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture in firmly to create an even layer.
3. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Pour melted chocolate over the quinoa mixture and spread evenly. Tap the pan to release bubbles.
5. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the chocolate is fully set. Slice into bars and store in the fridge.
Notes
These bars store best in the fridge to maintain crunch.
You can substitute almond butter with peanut or sunflower butter.
For extra protein, mix in a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high protein bars, chocolate quinoa bars, healthy snack