Popped Quinoa Chocolate Chip Date Clusters by @feelgoodfoodie

20 min

15 servings

🌾

190 g

Quinoa

🍫

190 g

Chocolate chips

🌴

45 g

Dates

  1. Line
    • parchment paper

    Line a baking sheet with 1 sheet of parchment paper.

  2. Heat

    Heat 1 nonstick skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.

  3. Add
    • uncooked quinoa

    Add 1 cup of uncooked quinoa to the hot skillet and stir continuously for 5 to 8 minutes, until it begins to pop.

  4. Reduce
    • chocolate chips
    • uncooked quinoa

    Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the popped quinoa.

  5. Add
    • chopped dates
    • chocolate chips
    • uncooked quinoa

    Add 1/4 cup of chopped dates and stir until the chocolate chips are just melted and the mixture is evenly combined.

  6. Scoop
    • uncooked quinoa
    • chocolate chips
    • chopped dates

    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the warm quinoa mixture onto the lined baking sheet to form one rough bite.

  7. Step
    • uncooked quinoa
    • chocolate chips
    • chopped dates

    Repeat with the remaining mixture to make about 15 bites.

  8. Place
    • uncooked quinoa
    • chocolate chips
    • chopped dates

    Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill the bites for 20 minutes until firm.

Popped Quinoa Chocolate Chip Date Clusters by @feelgoodfoodie

20 min

15 servings

🌾

190 g

Quinoa

🍫

190 g

Chocolate chips

🌴

45 g

Dates

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Line a baking sheet with 1 sheet of parchment paper.

    📜parchment paper
    🍳baking sheet

  2. Step 2/8

    Heat 1 nonstick skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.

    🍳nonstick skillet

  3. Step 3/8

    Add 1 cup of uncooked quinoa to the hot skillet and stir continuously for 5 to 8 minutes, until it begins to pop.

    🌾uncooked quinoa
    🍳nonstick skillet
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/8

    Reduce the heat to low and add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the popped quinoa.

    🍫chocolate chips
    🌾uncooked quinoa
    🍳nonstick skillet
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/8

    Add 1/4 cup of chopped dates and stir until the chocolate chips are just melted and the mixture is evenly combined.

    🌴chopped dates
    🍫chocolate chips
    🌾uncooked quinoa
    🍳nonstick skillet
    🥄spatula

  6. Step 6/8

    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the warm quinoa mixture onto the lined baking sheet to form one rough bite.

    🌾uncooked quinoa
    🍫chocolate chips
    🌴chopped dates
    🥄tablespoon
    🍳baking sheet

  7. Step 7/8

    Repeat with the remaining mixture to make about 15 bites.

    🌾uncooked quinoa
    🍫chocolate chips
    🌴chopped dates
    🥄tablespoon
    🍳baking sheet

  8. Step 8/8

    Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill the bites for 20 minutes until firm.

    🌾uncooked quinoa
    🍫chocolate chips
    🌴chopped dates
    🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sweets

Ingredients

Quinoa, Chocolate chips, Dates

Notes

Quinoa (uncooked), Dates (chopped)

Allergens

Milk, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Peanut-Free, Tree Nut-Free

Calories

130 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.5g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Sugars: 15g, Fiber: 1.8g, Fat: 4.8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 15mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 1.3mg, Magnesium: 34mg, Potassium: 130mg, Phosphorus: 70mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.05mg, Folate: 10mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

nonstick skillet, spatula, tablespoon, baking sheet, measuring cup

Appliances

Stove, Freezer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Snack Time, Lunchbox, Post-Workout, Holiday Treat

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Chewy, Sticky, Firm

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Nutty, Caramel-like

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep away from heat and direct sunlight), fridge : 7 days (Store in an airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper), freezer : 90 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw for 10 min before serving)