Do you love chocolate as much as I do? If so, you're going to love these crispy quinoa chocolate clusters! They are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, and they are so easy to make. Plus, they are a healthy snack option that is loaded with antioxidants. You are going to want to make these all the time!
These Crispy Quinoa & Cashew Chocolate Clusters are so delicious! With quinoa, cashews, dark chocolate and a hint of cayenne, this is a snack you can feel good about.
I love today’s recipe, in which I’ve perfected a very simple method to pop quinoa that doesn’t rely on a popcorn popper as I’ve used in the past. The result is crispy quinoa that gives these clusters a light crunch.
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30-Minute Crispy Quinoa Chocolate Clusters
These Crispy Quinoa Chocolate Clusters are so delicious, you won't believe they are actually good for you! With quinoa, cashews, dark chocolate and a hint of cayenne, this is a healthy snack you can feel good about.
Servings: 6
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add coconut oil and allow to melt. Add quinoa and cook, stirring often, for about 5 to 8 minute, until the seeds are golden brown. Transfer to a medium bowl and add in cashews, sea salt and cayenne pepper.
- Place the chocolate in the top of a double broiler. (You can also use a metal bowl over a pot of boiling water) Heat until melted, stirring often to prevent burning. Be careful not to get any water into the chocolate!
- When the chocolate is melted, add it to quinoa and pistachio mixture and stir well until combined. Drop by spoonfuls into prepared parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, until hardened.
Notes
This recipe is gluten free.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3.3mg
Liz Weber Berg says
I love the idea of adding quinoa to cookies!!! These chocolate gems look wonderful!
Wendy Polisi says
Thanks so much Liz!
John Hartil says
O boy my mouth is watering!
Wendy Polisi says
Thanks! 🙂
Wendy Klik says
I love that you added toasted quinoa for texture and health benefits.
Wendy Polisi says
Thanks so much! It is so surprising to me how the texture changes.
Wendy Polisi says
Sorry about that. The ingredients were correct but I missed changing the instructions. I originally wrote the recipe with pistachios but when I went to make it my middle son had eaten them all and I didn't want to run to the store so I made it with cashews. It works with any nut!
Ashley says
This is a really dumb question... but where is the recipe? It isn't showing on my computer! haha
Wendy Polisi says
Not sure what happened there! It is fixed now. Sorry about that.
Freya says
Hi Wendy,
This recipe is awesome! It wasn't so long ago that I couldn't even pronounce quinoa properly so thank you for sharing lovely recipes and helping me to include it in my diet.
I've included this in my Recipe Roundup of recipes for 12 foods high in antioxidants.
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing recipes!
Astrid says
Hi Wendy,
A great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Since I am sensitive to histamine I need to be careful with dark chocolate and nuts, so I simply adapted your recipe and used white chocolate and macadamia.
I also added a little matcha powder for a green touch and some white Chia seeds for a little extra crunch.