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Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars

Crunchy, nutty chocolate bars packed with quinoa and pistachios.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 cup pistachios chopped
  • 8 oz dark chocolate
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • 8x8 baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Toast cooked quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until crisp.
  2. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  3. Melt chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth.
  4. Stir in honey and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine quinoa and pistachios in a bowl.
  6. Pour melted chocolate over mixture and stir to coat.
  7. Press firmly into prepared pan.
  8. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
  9. Chill until firm, about 1–2 hours, then slice.

Notes

For best texture, dry quinoa well before toasting.