Description

These 4-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites are chewy, crunchy, and naturally gluten-free, making them the perfect healthy dessert snack. With popped quinoa, rich dark chocolate, and almond butter, they’re flourless, refined sugar-free, and ideal for snacking, dessert, or a post-workout boost. Quick to make, no baking required, and kid-friendly.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
1/2 cup popped (puffed) quinoa
1 tablespoon almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
Optional: pinch of sea salt or crushed nuts for topping

Instructions

Melt the dark chocolate and almond butter together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
Stir in the maple syrup until well combined.
Fold in the popped quinoa and mix gently until evenly coated.
Scoop the mixture into mini muffin tins, silicone molds, or onto a parchment-lined tray in small mounds.
Chill in the refrigerator or freezer for 15–30 minutes until firm.
Pop out of molds or break into clusters. Enjoy immediately or store for later.

Notes

Be sure to use popped or puffed quinoa, not raw quinoa.
Choose dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a richer flavor and more antioxidants.
Swap almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free versions.
Add mix-ins like dried cranberries, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts for variety.
Store chilled to maintain firm texture and prevent melting.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snacks, Healthy Desserts, No-Bake Recipes, Gluten-Free
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American, Healthy

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 90
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites, Healthy Snacks, Flourless Desserts, Gluten-Free Treats, No-Bake Snacks