Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
These Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups are a delightful twist on classic peanut butter cups, combining rich dark chocolate with a crunchy quinoa crisp layer and a creamy peanut butter filling sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Perfect for a healthy treat, these no-bake cups are quick to make and freeze into a deliciously firm snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 12 peanut butter cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp quinoa crisps
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Add the dark chocolate and coconut oil to a medium bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each, until the chocolate is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Chocolate Layer: Stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and the quinoa crisps to the melted chocolate mixture, then set it aside.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup until well mixed.
- Thicken Filling: Gently fold the coconut flour into the peanut butter mixture until it thickens and becomes slightly firm.
- Layer Chocolate Base: Add about 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into silicon cupcake liners, spreading it evenly as the base layer.
- Add Peanut Butter Center: Roll 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling into a ball, flatten it slightly, and place it in the center of the chocolate base in each liner, avoiding contact with the sides.
- Top with Chocolate: Cover the peanut butter filling with more of the chocolate mixture to seal each cup.
- Freeze: Place the filled liners in the freezer until the chocolate is fully firm and set, about 1-2 hours.
- Serve: Once firm, carefully remove the cups from the silicon liners and enjoy your crunchy, chocolatey peanut butter treat!
Notes
- Melt chocolate in 30-second microwave increments with 1 tbsp of oil for a smooth texture. Coconut, avocado, or extra virgin olive oil are all good options.
- Use silicon cupcake liners for easier removal and less mess.
- Using a cookie scoop to portion the chocolate into liners speeds up the process and keeps it tidy; about half a scoop per liner works well.
Keywords: peanut butter cups, quinoa crisp, dark chocolate, no-bake dessert, healthy snack, peanut butter filling
