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Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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These Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups combine the rich flavor of dark chocolate with the creamy texture of peanut butter and a delightful crunch from puffed quinoa crisps. Perfectly sweet and balanced, these no-bake treats are easy to make and ideal for a healthy snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp quinoa crisps

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Add dark chocolate and coconut oil to a medium bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  2. Mix Chocolate Layer Ingredients: Stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of quinoa crisps into the melted chocolate and set the mixture aside.
  3. Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup peanut butter and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until smooth.
  4. Thicken Filling: Gently fold in 1 tablespoon of coconut flour to the peanut butter mixture; this will help thicken the filling to a scoopable consistency.
  5. Assemble Cups – Base Layer: Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into silicone cupcake liners, spreading lightly to form an even base.
  6. Add Peanut Butter Filling: Roll 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture into a ball, flatten slightly, and place it in the center of the chocolate base in each liner, ensuring it does not touch the liner sides.
  7. Top with Chocolate: Cover the peanut butter filling with more chocolate mixture, sealing the filling inside.
  8. Freeze to Firm: Place the assembled cups in the freezer until they are fully firm, approximately 20 minutes.
  9. Serve: Remove the cups from the silicone liners and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for a firmer texture.

Notes

  • Melt chocolate using the microwave in 30-second intervals, adding 1 tablespoon of oil (coconut, avocado, or extra virgin olive oil) to help smooth melting.
  • Use silicone cupcake liners for easy removal and cleanup.
  • A small cookie scoop can speed up adding chocolate to liners, using about half a scoop per cup.

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