Puffed Quinoa Bites

For a wholesome and delightful snack, try these mini Peanut Butter and Jam Puffed Quinoa Bites. These bites are kid-friendly and naturally sweetened with honey—they'll be an instant hit with whoever tries them! You can whip up a batch in 15 minutes and easily customize them with your favorite nut or seed butter and jam flavor.

These bites are naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free by choosing dairy-free chocolate chips.

For more healthy snacking, check out my recipes for Tahini Stuffed Dates, High Protein Lemon Mousse, Peanut Butter Energy Bites and Black Bean Brownies.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• No bake
• Naturally sweetened
• Customizable -- choose any jam flavor or try a different nut butter!
• Kid friendly!
• Gluten free and dairy free!

Ingredients

• Hemp hearts - or otherwise known as hemp seeds.
• Chocolate chips - I used semi sweet chocolate chips but choose dairy free if necessary and choose naturally sweetened chocolate if you prefer as well.
• Peanut butter - choose well mixed natural creamy peanut butter.
• Jam - Choose any jam flavour you like and you can go with seedless jam if you prefer. Purchase a naturally sweetened jam to have this recipe be entirely naturally sweetened.

See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How To Make Puffed Quinoa Bites

Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this recipe.

Step 1: Mix dry ingredients.

Begin by combining the puffed quinoa, hemp hearts, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl.

Step 2: Add the wet ingredients.

Add the natural peanut butter, honey, and pure vanilla extract to the bowl.

Step 3: Mix well.

Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4: Press mixture into each mini muffin liner.

Line a mini muffin tin with mini muffin liners. Press the quinoa mixture into each well, creating a small indentation in the center of each with the back of a ¼ teaspoon measure.

Step 5: Add jam.

Fill each indentation with ¼ to ½ teaspoon of mixed berry jam.

Step 6: Melt chocolate.

In a double boiler, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the coconut oil until smooth.

Step 7: Add melted chocolate.

Pour the melted chocolate over each quinoa bite, using the back of a spoon to smooth out the chocolate layer.

Step 8: Chill in the fridge.

Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator to allow the bites to set and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Optionally, sprinkle the bites with flaky salt before serving for added flavor and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Ensure that the quinoa mixture is pressed down evenly and doesn't extend above the top of the muffin liner. This allows the melted chocolate to create a smooth and even coating on top of the bites.
• Consider making your own jam using fresh berries for a more vibrant and natural flavor. Homemade jam also allows you to control the sweetness level.
• For a decorative touch, you can drizzle melted peanut butter or a contrasting color of melted chocolate over the bites after the main chocolate layer has set.
• Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations. You can try using different nut butters, jams, or even adding spices like cinnamon to the quinoa mixture for a twist.

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