Description
Indulge in the rich chocolate goodness of No-Bake Fudgy Quinoa-Chia Bites! These bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making them an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion. With a perfect blend of crispy quinoa and nutrient-dense chia seeds, these fudgy bites are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and require no baking—just mix, scoop, and freeze! They cater to various dietary preferences, being vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. Enjoy them as a quick pick-me-up or share them at gatherings for a guilt-free treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crispy quinoa or cooked white quinoa
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted nut or seed butter (e.g., sunflower, cashew)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine grain salt
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crispy quinoa, cacao powder, maple syrup, nut or seed butter, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Use a 1.5 tablespoon scoop to portion out the mixture onto the lined sheet.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours until set. Enjoy straight from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg