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Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe

You know I have a sweet tooth – and this puffed quinoa bars recipe is perfect for anyone who loves PB and chocolate.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 383 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 – 3 ¼ cups quinoa puffs
  • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
  • 6 tbsp. hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp. SO vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. SO vanilla paste
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips vegan
  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil
  • Extra flaky salt

Instructions

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  1. Prepare an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. To a large bowl, add the quinoa puffs, peanut butter, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, vanilla paste, maple syrup, and salt. 
  3. Mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
  4. Transfer the puffed quinoa to the prepared pan and firmly press down.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.
  6. Melt the two ingredients together in the microwave, mix together.
  7. Pour over top of the pressed-down quinoa puffs, and spread evenly
  8. Set in the fridge for 3 – 5 minutes, add flaky salt on top, and set in the fridge until chocolate is firm.  
  9. After about 10 – 15 minutes, cut into 16 equal pieces and enjoy!!

Notes

  • Use ANY nut butter that you want. Customize it! Even add other delicious ingredients on the inside like; mini chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, coconut, anything!
  • Use ANY nut butter that you want. Customize it! Even add other delicious ingredients on the inside like; mini chocolate chips, nuts, cinnamon, coconut, anything!
  • This is the PERFECT on-the-go snack!
  • To make this completely vegan, be sure to use dairy free chocolate chips!
  • To make this completely vegan, be sure to use dairy free chocolate chips!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 1 – 2 months.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 1 – 2 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 16 Calories 383kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 38.3g (13%) Protein 12.1g (24%) Fat 21.3g (33%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g Cholesterol 0.6mg (0%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Fiber 4.6g (18%) Sugar 10.9g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 383

% Daily Value*

Serving 16
Calories 383kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 38.3g 13%
Protein 12.1g 24%
Fat 21.3g 33%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g 34%
Cholesterol 0.6mg 0%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Sugar 10.9g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.