Chocolate quinoa bites are a grown up version of chocolate rice crispy cakes. They are perfect for kids' lunchboxes, parties, bake sales, picnics or simply to enjoy at home.
![Several chocolate quinoa bites on a white plate.](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC03007.jpg)
Some of the great things about this chocolate quinoa bite recipe are:
- They are quick to make.
- They are made using only 2 or 3 storecupboard ingredients.
- No baking is required.
- The recipe is versatile in that other ingredients can easily be added or substituted.
- If plant based chocolate is used then they are vegan.
- Kids will love making them.
The quantities in this recipe are sufficient to make around 15 to 20 quinoa bites, depending on size.
Ingredients for dark chocolate quinoa bites
- Dark chocolate 70% minimum cocoa content (suitable for melting)
- Puffed quinoa (also known as popped quinoa)
- Raisins, either whole or chopped (optional)
![Ingredients for chocolate quinoa bites](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC09635-1024x684.jpg)
How to make no bake chocolate quinoa bites
Break the chocolate into pieces and melt. The easiest way to do this is using a microwave. Microwave at half power for bursts of 30 seconds at a time until the chocolate has melted. Stir the chocolate to make sure it has all melted and that no lumps remain.
![Melted chocolate in a bowl](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC09638-1024x684.jpg)
Add the puffed quinoa and raisins (either whole or chopped) and mix together. Here I have used ready puffed quinoa which I find to be better than if I popped quinoa at home. Shop bought puffed quinoa tends to be lighter and have a more consistent texture than any I have tried popping myself.
![Bowl of chocolate, puffed quinoa and raisins](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC09641-1024x684.jpg)
Form the chocolate quinoa mixture into biscuit shapes on a flexible board, or on a rigid board with non-stick paper. You could use moulds, or form inside a biscuit cutter, or you could simply create free form shapes by hand. Transfer the sheet of quinoa bites to the fridge to set.
![Chocolate quinoa bites](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC09644-1024x685.jpg)
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Tips
- Melt the chocolate at short bursts in the microwave set at half power to reduce the risk of overheating as this would spoil the chocolate.
- Store the chocolate quinoa bites in an airtight container. In cool to moderate weather they can be kept at room temperature but I recommend they are kept in the fridge in hot weather.
Other no bake chocolate recipes
![Several chocolate quinoa bites on a white plate.](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC03007-300x300.jpg)
![Several chocolate quinoa bites on a white plate.](https://veggieideas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC03007-300x300.jpg)
Chocolate quinoa bites
Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate suitable for melting
- 45 g Puffed quinoa
- 30 g Raisins optional, either whole or chopped
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate.
- Add the puffed quinoa and raisins to the melted chocolate.
- Mix together until the quinoa and raisins are completely covered with chocolate.
- Form circular shapes on a flexible board, either by hand or using a mould.
- Transfer to the fridge to set (for around 30 minutes).
- Remove from the fridge and store in an airtight container.
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