Description
These No-Bake Crispy Quinoa Cacao Cookies are rich, chocolatey, and naturally crunchy thanks to crispy quinoa. Made with wholesome ingredients and requiring no oven, they’re an easy, healthier treat perfect for snacks, desserts, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1½ cups crispy puffed quinoa
- ½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the nut butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Combine with Quinoa: Gently fold in the crispy puffed quinoa until all clusters are evenly coated with the chocolatey mixture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini dark chocolate chips if using, to add extra bursts of chocolate flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray and flatten each scooped portion slightly with the back of a spoon or fingers to form cookie shapes.
- Chill to Set: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill for 30–45 minutes until the cookies are firm and set.
- Serve: Enjoy these cookies chilled or at room temperature as a delicious, healthy snack or dessert.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and texture.
- Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut or almond butter for a nut-free alternative.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before chilling for an extra flavor contrast and enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
