Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Delicious and crunchy Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups feature a rich dark chocolate layer enhanced with crispy quinoa bits and a luscious peanut butter filling sweetened with maple syrup and thickened with coconut flour. These no-bake treats combine creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey textures for an irresistible homemade snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus freezing time (about 1 hour to firm up)
- Yield: 12 peanut butter cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Melt Chocolate: Add the dark chocolate and coconut oil into a medium bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Chocolate Layer: Stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of quinoa crisps into the melted chocolate mixture and set aside.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup peanut butter with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, then gently fold in 1 tablespoon coconut flour until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Assemble Cups – First Layer: Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into silicone cupcake liners, spreading to form an even base.
- Add Peanut Butter Center: Roll 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling into a small ball and flatten it slightly. Place it carefully into the center of each cupcake liner on top of the chocolate layer without touching the sides.
- Top with Chocolate: Cover the peanut butter filling with the remaining chocolate mixture to fully encase it.
- Freeze & Serve: Place the assembled cups in the freezer until they are fully firm. Once set, remove from liners and enjoy immediately or keep refrigerated.
Notes
- Use silicone cupcake liners for easy removal of the peanut butter cups.
- If you don’t have quinoa crisps, puffed quinoa or rice crisps may be good substitutes.
- Microwave chocolate melting times may vary, so stir thoroughly to prevent burning.
- Store peanut butter cups in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain firmness.
- For a sweeter chocolate layer, consider adding a small amount of sweetener to the melted chocolate if desired.
Keywords: peanut butter cups, quinoa crisps, no bake, chocolate treat, healthy dessert, crunchy chocolate cups
