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Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bark

This No-Bake Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bark is an easy, healthy treat made with just 3 ingredients. It's crunchy, chocolatey, and perfect for snacking or gifting!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dark chocolate quinoa bark
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 to 16 pieces, depending upon the size
Calories 368kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 2 cups puffed quinoa, It's important to use puffed quinoa, and not just regular uncooked quinoa
  • 10 oz good quality dark chocolate, I use the Ghirardelli melting wafers
  • Maldon flaky sea salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate 20-30 second intervals Start Timer, stirring until smooth. Careful not to overheat. (If using the wafers, you won’t need to add anything in to help it melt, but if using a chopped chocolate bar or chocolate chips, you might need to add in 1-2 tsp. Coconut oil to help get it melty).
    10 oz good quality dark chocolate
    Side-by-side image of melting the chocolate wafters in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Mix: Add the puffed quinoa to a large bowl and pour ~8 oz. of the melted chocolate over the quinoa until evenly coated. You want enough chocolate to bind, but not so much that it gets thick/heavy and reserve enough for the top layer of chocolate.
    2 cups puffed quinoa
    Side-by-side of adding the melted chocolate the puffed quinoa and mixing until combined.
  • Spread: Spread mixture onto parchment paper in a thin, even layer on a quarter sheet pan.
    Chocolate covered quinoa spread out on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Top with chocolate: Use the reserved melted chocolate to spread another layer of chocolate over the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
    Maldon flaky sea salt
    Pouring remaining melted chocolate over quinoa bark.
  • Set: Refrigerate or freeze until firm, at least 15-20 minutes Start Timer, until firm.
  • Break or cut: Break with your hands or chop into pieces with a sharp knife. ENJOY this perfect little treat! I stash mine in a baggie in the freezer and sneak one out when I’m craving a little chocolatey crunch!
    Side-by-side of quinoa bark set and broken on parchment-lined baking sheet and then placed on white serving platter.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months (this is my preferred method!). Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 6mg