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Crispy Quinoa & Cashew Clusters

These Crispy Quinoa & Cashew 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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 118kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ cup quinoa rinsed
  • ½ cup salted cashews chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 3 ½ ounces Dark Chocolate

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. They should expand slightly and a few seeds will start popping out of your pan. (But nothing like pop corn. The change will be to their texture.) 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 cashew mixture and stir well until combined. Drop by spoonfuls into prepared parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, until hardened.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.7mg