Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps (Printable)
Crunchy toasted quinoa meets rich dark chocolate in these bite-sized gluten-free treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crisps Base
01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa, thoroughly dried and cooled (approximately 130 g)
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
03 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
04 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted nuts (such as almonds or hazelnuts)
05 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 340°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cooked, dried quinoa evenly on sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until dry and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Place chopped dark chocolate in heatproof bowl over pot of simmering water using double-boiler method. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second bursts. Stir continuously until completely smooth and glossy.
03 - Fold cooled, toasted quinoa into melted chocolate until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle sea salt over mixture and incorporate any desired optional add-ins such as toasted nuts or shredded coconut.
04 - Drop heaping teaspoons of chocolate-quinoa mixture onto parchment-lined tray. Gently shape into small rounds using back of spoon, spacing slightly apart to prevent sticking.
05 - Refrigerate tray for 30 minutes or until crisps are completely firm and set. Test by gently touching center of crisp to ensure solid texture.
06 - Serve immediately or transfer to airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to one week. For best texture, keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They satisfy both chocolate cravings and that need for something crunchy without reaching for potato chips
- People cannot guess what makes them crispy, which makes watching faces light up genuinely fun
02 -
- Drying the quinoa thoroughly before toasting is nonnegotiable, as I learned from one batch that turned into chocolate flavored paste
- The crisps taste better after sitting for a day, if you can manage not to eat them all immediately
03 -
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform sizing if you care about aesthetics, though spoons work perfectly fine
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top immediately after shaping for that professional finish