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Mocha Quinoa Crunch Bar


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 15 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons quinoa
  • 1 cup dark chocolate baking chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Place wax paper on rimmed baking sheet. In small pan, toast quinoa over medium heat until it begins to pop, about 4 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place chocolate in medium-size microwave save bowl and melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in coffee and vanilla and continue to stir until smooth.
  4. If needed place chocolate back in microwave for 10-15 seconds to melt thoroughly. When chocolate is smooth, stir in quinoa.
  5. Pour chocolate onto baking sheet lined with wax paper and spread until smooth on top.
  6. Allow to dry until chocolate hardens. Break chocolate into even pieces. Store in air tight container.