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Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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These Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups combine rich dark chocolate, crunchy puffed quinoa crisps, and a creamy peanut butter filling sweetened with maple syrup and thickened with coconut flour. These no-bake treats are sweet, creamy with a satisfying crunch, perfect for a quick homemade dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Layer

  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp quinoa crisps

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Add the dark chocolate and coconut oil to a medium bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted, smooth, and creamy.
  2. Add Crunch and Peanut Butter: Stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of quinoa crisps into the melted chocolate mixture. Set this mixture aside for assembly.
  3. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup peanut butter with 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Gently fold in 1 tablespoon coconut flour until the mixture thickens and holds together.
  4. Layer Chocolate in Liners: Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into silicon cupcake liners, spreading or shaping it evenly as the base layer.
  5. Add Peanut Butter Center: Roll 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling into a ball and slightly flatten it. Place it carefully in the center of each chocolate-lined silicone liner, avoiding contact with the sides.
  6. Top with More Chocolate: Cover the peanut butter filling with more of the chocolate mixture, ensuring it is fully enclosed.
  7. Freeze Until Firm: Place the filled liners in the freezer and allow the cups to chill until fully firm, about 20 minutes.
  8. Serve: Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the silicone liners and enjoy your crunchy, creamy treats!

Notes

  • Melt chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave with 1 tablespoon of oil (coconut, avocado, or extra virgin olive oil recommended) for best texture and smoothness.
  • Use silicone cupcake liners for easy removal and minimal mess.
  • A cookie scoop can speed up the process of portioning chocolate into liners and ensures consistent sizing; about half a scoop per liner works well.

Keywords: quinoa peanut butter cups, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, no bake dessert, quinoa crisps peanut butter, healthy peanut butter cups, crunchy peanut butter treats

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