Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps (Printable Version)

Crunchy toasted quinoa meets rich dark chocolate in these bite-sized gluten-free treats. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Crisps

01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, thoroughly dried and cooled
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
03 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Optional Add-Ins

04 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
05 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 340°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the cooked, dried quinoa evenly on the sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway, until dry and crisp. Let cool completely.
02 - Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water using the double-boiler method, or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
03 - Mix the cooled, toasted quinoa into the melted chocolate until well coated. Add sea salt and any desired add-ins such as toasted nuts or shredded coconut.
04 - Drop heaping teaspoons of the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray, shaping into small rounds. Space slightly apart to prevent sticking.
05 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until fully set and crisp. The crisps should hold their shape easily when touched.
06 - Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The satisfying crunch comes from perfectly toasted quinoa, a trick I stumbled upon after years of making chocolate bark with nuts
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a gourmet chocolate shop
02 -
  • The quinoa must be absolutely dry before toasting or your crisps will turn soft instead of staying crunchy
  • Chocolate can seize if even a drop of water gets into it, so make sure your quinoa has cooled completely before mixing
03 -
  • Work quickly once the quinoa is mixed into the chocolate, as it starts setting faster than you expect
  • If your chocolate thickens too much while shaping, pop the bowl over simmering water for 10 seconds to loosen it again

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