No-Bake Mexican Chocolate Puffed Quinoa Squares [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Need a simple, delicious, snack with added benefits? These Mexican chocolate puffed quinoa squares are super easy to prepare, healthy, chocolatey, indulgent — and you can take them everywhere. They use puffed quinoa instead of rice for a little extra protein and you don't have to bake them. Win!
Ingredients You Need for No-Bake Mexican Chocolate Puffed Quinoa Squares [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare No-Bake Mexican Chocolate Puffed Quinoa Squares [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Allow the parchment paper to hang over the sides so that it will be easier to remove the quinoa squares.
- In a large bowl, stir together the puffed quinoa and pecans.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, peanut butter, and ground cinnamon to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until smooth and completely melted. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the quinoa mixture and stir until evenly coated. No dry quinoa should remain.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing the mixture down well with your hand or the bottom of a glass, so it has an even thickness. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until set.
- Remove pan from the refrigerator and use a sharp knife to cut into 16 squares.
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