Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups
A crisp and creamy dark chocolate treat filled with a thick peanut butter center and toasted quinoa for the ultimate crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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1 cup dark chocolate
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp peanut butter (for chocolate mix)
3 tbsp quinoa crisps
1/3 cup peanut butter (for filling)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut flour
Instructions
- Combine dark chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir 2 tbsp peanut butter and 3 tbsp quinoa crisps into the melted chocolate.
- In a separate small bowl, mix 1/3 cup peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Fold in the coconut flour to the peanut butter mixture until it thickens.
- Place 1/2 tbsp of the chocolate mixture into 8 silicon cupcake liners.
- Roll the peanut butter filling into 8 small balls, flatten slightly, and place in the center of the liners.
- Cover the filling with the remaining chocolate mixture.
- Freeze until firm, then remove from liners and serve.
Notes
- Store in the freezer for the best texture.
- Use refined coconut oil if you prefer no coconut flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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