4 Ingredient Puffed Quinoa Cups
If you love Puffed Quinoa but never know what to do with it - this is the recipe for you! This puffed quinoa cup recipe is about to become your new favorite snack! Made with puffed quinoa, tahini, dark chocolate, and vanilla, these no-bake treats are naturally sweetened and require just 15 minutes of prep. Whether you're looking for puffed quinoa snacks, a high-protein treat, or an easy dessert, these chocolate quinoa cups check all the boxes.
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Servings: 12 cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups puffed quinoa
- ½ cup tahini*
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- maldon sea salt
- sprinkle of sesame seeds on top optional
Instructions
- Place parchment liners into muffin tin.
- Melt chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Mix in tahini and vanilla until fully combined.
- Fold in puffed quinoa until fully mixed.
- Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to divide into 12 cups. Press the mixture down into each cup.
- Sprinkle each cup with flaky sea salt and sesame seeds if desired.
- Place in the freezer to set for 2 hours.
- Best stored in the freezer.
Notes
*You can use whatever nut or seed butter you prefer!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
4 Ingredient Puffed Quinoa Cups
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
0.1
mg
0
%
Sodium
21
mg
1
%
Potassium
261
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
11
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.5
mg
1
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.