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Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups

Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups: A Delicious No-Bake Snack

Indulge in Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups, a delicious gluten-free and vegan no-bake treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Use dairy-free chocolate for vegan version.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Opt for all-natural or homemade for best taste.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Flour Almond flour can also be used.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Quinoa Crisps Can substitute with crushed nuts or puffed rice.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Silicone cupcake liners

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Mix peanut butter and quinoa crisps into the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
  3. Combine peanut butter with maple syrup until smooth, then fold in coconut flour until thickened.
  4. Pour half a tablespoon of chocolate mixture into silicone liners for the base layer.
  5. Form a teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into a ball, flatten it, and place it on top of the chocolate base.
  6. Cover the peanut butter filling with the remaining chocolate mixture, smoothing the top.
  7. Chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
  8. Remove from liners and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For a unique twist, feel free to swap nut butters or sweeteners. Store in an airtight container.

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