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
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.