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Home » Dairy Free » Dairy Free Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars.

Dairy Free Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars.

Jan 25, 2018 · Modified: Jan 25, 2018 by Kelly Roenicke · 15 Comments

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healthy chocolate quinoa crunch bars

These dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars are a delicious way to get your chocolate fix! These are refined sugar-free, gluten free, and healthier than store-bought chocolate crunch candy bars.

dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars

It’s getting close to Valentine’s Day – another holiday that has lots of sweets and treats. And if you’ve been trying to be a bit healthier since the new year, you may be dreading this sugar-laden holiday.

But, you also might be craving something chocolate, and that’s where these dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars come in.

These are a sweet treat that’s not only delicious, but a little healthier, too.

dark chocolate with toasted quinoa

The dairy free chocolate is creamy and smooth, and made from only three ingredients – coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup.

The crunch comes from toasted quinoa, which is nutty and delicious, and gives you a little protein in this treat as well.

toasted quinoa in a bowl

If you’ve never toasted quinoa before, don’t worry, it’s so easy! It takes a little bit of time for it to dry out and toast up, but the result is delicious. It becomes crunchy, with a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate.

This post has a detailed explanation of how to toast quinoa. It’s quite simple, and if you want to, you can make a larger batch and save some to sprinkle on salads as well.

You can shape these chocolate quinoa crunch bars anyway you like. If you have silicone chocolate bar or candy molds, those work really wel, because it’s easy to remove the chocolate once it’s hardened.

If you don’t have candy molds, you can line a mini muffin tin with paper liners and make the candy that way.

I used a silicone cookie dough mold, and it was so easy to pop the chocolate out once it was cooled. And it made perfectly sized little chocolate bites.

dairy free chocolate candy recipe

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dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars
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Dairy Free Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars.

These dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars are a decadent treat that's a healthier choice! Vegan, gluten free, and so tasty!

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 137 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • â…“ cup coconut oil
  • â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 5 Tablespoons toasted quinoa

Instructions

  1. Toast the quinoa: take 5 Tablespoons of quinoa and rinse and drain. Place it in a skillet and cook over medium heat. Stir often. 

  2. Once the quinoa starts to dry out, then it will begin to pop in the pan. Keep stirring. It will turn a nice golden brown, and smell nutty. That means it's done! Remove from the pan and allow to cool. 

  3. Place the coconut oil in a small glass bowl and microwave for about 30-40 seconds, until melted. Set aside to cool to room temperature. 

  4. Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and toasted quinoa to the coconut oil and stir well. 

  5. Pour the mixture into a silicone mold.  Refrigerate for at least an hour, and preferably two hours until it is solid and pops out of the mold easily. Store chocolate in the refrigerator as it will melt at room temperature. 

Recipe Notes

You can add more maple syrup if you would like the chocolate to be sweeter.

Nutrition Facts
Dairy Free Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 120mg3%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These dairy free chocolate quinoa crunch bars are:

  • rich and decadent
  • satisfying and crunchy
  • perfect for a small sweet treat

For another healthy chocolate treat, try these homemade salted sunbutter cups.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, Nightshade Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, refined sugar free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Pvt

    March 01, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Hi .made these yday. Taste yum. But unfortunately even after following the recipe came out too soft. Pls guide me if im goin wrong smwhere. Sticking to the silicon mould. Thx.

    Reply
  2. Lisa

    December 27, 2019 at 10:59 am

    These are fantastic. I can never stop at one… or honestly two!!

    Reply
  3. Megan

    December 13, 2018 at 1:35 am

    Just stumbled on your blog from Pinterest. These look tasty! I’ve also been working through food allergies/sensitivities. It’s tough at first, but gets so much easier!

    Reply
  4. Roxane

    October 26, 2018 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    I made this today & added about 4 drops of pure peppermint oil and it is divine, I will be making this recipe again definitely, and so easy. Love it!

    Reply
  5. Darryl

    October 06, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is crazy good!

    Reply
  6. Paroma:)

    June 30, 2018 at 11:41 pm

    These look amazing:)

    Reply
  7. Laura

    June 04, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Is the nutritional value you provided per square or for the whole batch? Thanks! :)

    Reply
  8. Adri

    May 08, 2018 at 1:34 am

    Hi Kelly,

    Can I use raw cacao? Do I need to oil the molds? I would love to make this treat for my LO. Thanks ??

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      May 11, 2018 at 11:50 am

      I haven’t tried that, please let me know if you do, and if it works!

      Reply
  9. Nancy

    January 30, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Have you tried dutched cocoa in this recipe, or do you prefer regular?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 31, 2018 at 11:12 am

      I haven’t tried dutch process cocoa powder here.

      Reply
  10. Yvette

    January 30, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    If I don’t have silicon mold, could use rectangular mold lined with parchment?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      January 31, 2018 at 11:35 am

      If it is a plastic mold, you don’t have to line it. If you are using a glass or metal dish, I would line it.

      Reply
      • Shweta

        March 29, 2018 at 7:49 pm

        Is there a substitute for coconut oil?

        Reply
        • Kelly Roenicke

          April 07, 2018 at 11:54 am

          Unfortunately, no. Other oils won’t work the same way.

          Reply

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