Name: Chocolate Quinoa Puff Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa puffs (Unsweetened); 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (Dairy-free option available); 0.25 cup honey (Or maple syrup for vegan); 2 tablespoons coconut oil (Melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Chocolate Quinoa Puff Balls

A healthy and delicious treat made with quinoa puffs, dark chocolate, and natural sweeteners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 12 balls

Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl Medium size
1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
1 Double boiler or saucepan and heatproof bowl

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup quinoa puffs Unsweetened
0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

0.5 cup dark chocolate chips Dairy-free option available
0.25 cup honey Or maple syrup for vegan
2 tablespoons coconut oil Melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa puffs and cocoa powder. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the quinoa puffs and gently fold until evenly coated.
Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the balls to set.
Enjoy the chocolate quinoa puff balls as a healthy and delicious treat!

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of sea salt to the chocolate mixture.