Choc Quinoa Bites by @deliciouslyella

32 min

18 servings

🥥

64 g

Desiccated coconut

🌾

64 g

Puffed quinoa

🌱

130 g

Mixed seeds

🍫

260 g

Dark chocolate

🥥

2.6 tbsp

Coconut oil

🌴

320 g

Medjool dates

🧈

130 g

Nut butter

🧂

1.3 pinches

Sea salt

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 350°F and line an 8 x 8 inch / 20 x 20cm baking tin or a 900g / 1lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

  2. Add
    • Desiccated coconut
    • Puffed quinoa
    • Mixed seeds

    Add the desiccated coconut, puffed quinoa and mixed seeds to a large baking tray and spread into an even layer.

  3. Roast
    • Desiccated coconut
    • Puffed quinoa
    • Mixed seeds

    Roast for 10-15 minutes until golden, then remove from the oven and leave to cool.

  4. Melt
    • Dark chocolate
    • Coconut oil

    Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a bain-marie or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave on a low heat setting, stirring until smooth, then set aside.

  5. Add
    • Medjool dates
    • Nut butter
    • Sea salt

    Add the dates, nut butter and a pinch of sea salt to a food processor and blend for a few minutes until a coarse paste forms.

  6. Pour
    • Dark chocolate
    • Coconut oil
    • Desiccated coconut

    Pour in the melted chocolate and toasted quinoa mixture, then pulse briefly until just combined.

  7. Transfer

    Transfer the mixture to the lined tin and press down firmly into a smooth, even layer.

  8. Chill

    Chill in the fridge for at least an hour, until firm, then slice into bites.

Choc Quinoa Bites by @deliciouslyella

32 min

18 servings

🥥

64 g

Desiccated coconut

🌾

64 g

Puffed quinoa

🌱

130 g

Mixed seeds

🍫

260 g

Dark chocolate

🥥

2.6 tbsp

Coconut oil

🌴

320 g

Medjool dates

🧈

130 g

Nut butter

🧂

1.3 pinches

Sea salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 350°F and line an 8 x 8 inch / 20 x 20cm baking tin or a 900g / 1lb loaf tin with baking parchment.

    📜Baking parchment

  2. Step 2/8

    Add the desiccated coconut, puffed quinoa and mixed seeds to a large baking tray and spread into an even layer.

    🥥Desiccated coconut
    🌾Puffed quinoa
    🌱Mixed seeds

  3. Step 3/8

    Roast for 10-15 minutes until golden, then remove from the oven and leave to cool.

    🥥Desiccated coconut
    🌾Puffed quinoa
    🌱Mixed seeds

  4. Step 4/8

    Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a bain-marie or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave on a low heat setting, stirring until smooth, then set aside.

    🍫Dark chocolate
    🥥Coconut oil
    🥄Spoon

  5. Step 5/8

    Add the dates, nut butter and a pinch of sea salt to a food processor and blend for a few minutes until a coarse paste forms.

    🌴Medjool dates
    🧈Nut butter
    🧂Sea salt

  6. Step 6/8

    Pour in the melted chocolate and toasted quinoa mixture, then pulse briefly until just combined.

    🍫Dark chocolate
    🥥Coconut oil
    🥥Desiccated coconut
    🌾Puffed quinoa
    🌱Mixed seeds

  7. Step 7/8

    Transfer the mixture to the lined tin and press down firmly into a smooth, even layer.

    📜Baking parchment

  8. Step 8/8

    Chill in the fridge for at least an hour, until firm, then slice into bites.

    🔪Knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruit, Grains, Seeds, Sweets, Nuts, Spices

Ingredients

Desiccated coconut, Puffed quinoa, Mixed seeds, Dark chocolate, Coconut oil, Medjool dates, Nut butter, Sea salt

Notes

Medjool dates (pitted)

Allergens

Sesame, Soy, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Egg-Free, Low-Sodium

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Fat: 11g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 12g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Magnesium: 35mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Potassium: 150mg, Calcium: 25mg, Sodium: 40mg, Zinc: 0.6mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 1.5mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg, Folate: 8mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

32 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

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Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Everyday Snack, Afternoon Pick-me-up, After-dinner Treat

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Cuisine

British

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Chewy, Sticky

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Nutty, Coconutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 1 week (store in an airtight container,keep chilled to maintain firmness), freezer : 2 months (store in an airtight container or freezer bag,thaw in fridge before serving)