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.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Quinoa

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 7

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 236kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 tablespoons coconut oil
½ cup quinoa rinsed
½ cup salted cashews chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
3 ½ ounces Dark Chocolate Bar

US Customary - Metric

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.

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