Quinoa Chocolate Treats

Quinoa Chocolate Treats

7 Reviews
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 10 min
  • Ready In: 45 min

“A delicious yet nutrient-rich treat. Rich in protein and vitamins, this sweet chocolate treat is something everyone feels good about eating and making!” - by Anthony

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 5 servings

Directions

  1. Grease a baking tray.
  2. Heat the chocolate chips, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and peppermint extract together in a large saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until the mixture forms a smooth liquid. Fold the quinoa and marshmallows into the chocolate mixture until evenly distributed; immediately spread into the prepared tray. Allow to cool completely before cutting into triangles to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (5 total)

  • Calories
  • 1009 cal
  • 50%
  • Fat
  • 44.8 g
  • 69%
  • Carbs
  • 138.6 g
  • 45%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (7)

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talkn3rdytome
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talkn3rdytome

"I'm a huge fan of *cooked* quinoa, but apparently not of uncooked. The chocolate and marshmallow part of it was fantastic, but the texture and flavor of the quinoa reminded me of birdseed with a nasty..." See more aftertaste. I couldn't eat more than one little bite :( What a waste."

YantisTheMenace
11

YantisTheMenace

"This is some seriously crazy stuff. The flavor is fantastic (depending on the qualify of ingredients you use, of course), but when you bite into a piece your head kind of rattles a little because of ..." See moreall of the quinoa popping against your teeth, and just when you think you're done with a bite . . . you're not - really. That quinoa just hangs around and hangs around in your mouth defying all sorts of statistical odds. Since quinoa is on the pricey side, I definitely wouldn't consider doing this again, but I give serious kudos to Anthony for the sheer unlikeliness of the ingredients in this recipe."

Debster
11

Debster

"I gave this a try and yup, it was worth it. I did cut the bars small (about an inch square) since they are calorie and fat laden. I do think the calorie count given is on the extremely high side. I..." See more will make them again."

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