Description

A healthy and easy no-bake treat, these homemade cups swap a classic candy’s processed ingredients for crispy quinoa, creamy peanut butter, and dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick, satisfying sweet snack.

Ingredients

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1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter (for chocolate layer)
3 tbsp quinoa crisps
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter (for the filling)
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut flour

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Instructions

Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Stir the 2 tbsp of peanut butter and all quinoa crisps into the melted chocolate mixture. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the 1/3 cup peanut butter and maple syrup until combined.
Gently fold the coconut flour into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated and the mixture thickens noticeably.
Add about 1/2 tbsp of the chocolate-quinoa mixture to the bottom of each silicone cupcake liner.
Take 1 tsp of the peanut butter filling mixture, roll it into a small ball, then flatten it slightly. Place it into the center of each liner, on top of the chocolate, without touching the sides.
Spoon the remaining chocolate-quinoa mixture over each peanut butter center to cover it completely.
Place the filled liners on a tray and transfer to the freezer. Freeze for at least 20 minutes, or until the cups are completely firm.
Once firm, pop the cups out of the silicone liners and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are well stirred during each mixing step for the best texture.
For best results, use silicone liners as they make removal extremely easy.
Store finished cups in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
If you don’t have coconut flour, you can use a very small amount (2 tsp) of oat flour or almond flour as a substitute to thicken the filling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: Approx. 210
Sugar: Approx. 13g
Sodium: Approx. 95mg
Fat: Approx. 15g
Saturated Fat: Approx. 7g
Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 17g
Fiber: Approx. 3g
Protein: Approx. 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg