No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Clusters

These No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Clusters are a gluten-free, dairy-free treat that blends cooked quinoa, oats, almond butter, and cocoa into delicious bite-sized snacks. Perfect for a nourishing dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up, they’re naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and loaded with texture from nuts, coconut, and chocolate chips.

***All of my recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free, blood sugar-friendly, and gut-supportive. We are all different so you may need to make adjustments based on your body’s unique needs.***

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and rolled oats. Stir to mix evenly.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
3. Add the vanilla extract and stir to incorporate.
4. Pour the almond butter mixture over the quinoa and oats. Stir until evenly coated.
5. Fold in dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut, if using.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop mixture into small clusters and place on the sheet.
7. Gently press each cluster to help them hold shape.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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