Name: Quinoa Nut & Seed Brittle with Dark Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 TB coconut oil (melted); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 cup mixed nuts (chopped (cashew, pecan, macadamia)); 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 2 TB chia seeds; 8-12 ounces dark chocolate (70% or higher)

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Quinoa Nut & Seed Brittle with Dark Chocolate

This tasty treat is crispy, crunchy, nutty and nutrient-dense. Did you know Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, as well as a whole protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential amino acids? Say what?! So just let them enjoy this healthy dessert before you go telling them what’s in it. It’s a great snack for road trips, a long hike or to serve at your next party.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Servings:

Calories: 245kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup maple syrup
2 TB coconut oil melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup mixed nuts chopped (cashew, pecan, macadamia)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 TB chia seeds
8-12 ounces dark chocolate 70% or higher

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.
Mix the maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the quinoa, nuts and seeds.
Mix well until fully combined.
Spread the quinoa mix evenly in a thin layer across the lined baking sheet.
Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges begin to caramelize.
While the brittle is baking, melt the chocolate.
Place the chocolate in a double broiler, small pot or microwave bowl and slowly melt the chocolate.
Once melted set it aside.
When done, remove the brittle from the oven.
Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the brittle.
When the baking pan has cooled, place in the fridge for 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
Once it’s hardened, break the brittle into chunks (any size you want).
Store it in a glass container at room temperature.
Enjoy!

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