High-Protein Chocolate-Covered Puffed Quinoa Bark is crunchy and flavorful. This healthy and nutritious bark is made with a combination of puffed quinoa, peanut butter, chia seeds, freeze-dried strawberries, coconut oil, dark chocolate, and sea salt. This healthy dessert is enriched in protein and fiber. It is good to have as a filling snack and dessert. High-Protein Chocolate-Covered Puffed Quinoa Bark prepares quickly in only 20 minutes, which makes it perfect to prepare for end-of-minute cravings. Serve these barks with coffee or Greek yogurt to make them tastier.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 210 kcal
- Time for prep: 15 minutes
- Cooking duration: 5 minutes
- Over-all duration: 20 minutes
- Serving size: 1 piece
- Servings: 10
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Diet: High-Protein
EQUIPMENT:
- Vessel
- Baking tray
- Saucepan
- Spatula
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 freeze-dried strawberry
- 3 cups puffed quinoa (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil (unrefined)
- 5 ounces dark chocolate (60%)
- ½ tsp. flaky sea salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
FREEZE-DRIED STRAWBERRIES:
- These freeze-dried strawberries add a natural, sweet, and tangy flavor to these barks. These strawberries will provide a nice color and antioxidants, which is good for us. We have to crush them equally to distribute them equally in the bark.
PUFFED QUINOA RICE:
- These puffed quinoa rice will provide the crispy and indulgent foundation for these barks. It is also enriched in fiber & protein, which makes it filling.
CHIA SEEDS:
- It will add more fiber, healthy fats, and protein to these barks. They also help to combine the mixture lightly.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- It will add the fat, protein, and creamy content in these barks. We have to utilize raw peanut butter, which doesn’t contain hydrogenated oil or sugar.
COCONUT OIL:
- It will help to melt the chocolate and make it smooth, and it also makes it more indulgent. It will also help to set the bark.
DARK CHOCOLATE:
- It will add a strong chocolate flavor and also the antioxidants. It is slightly bitter in taste, which will balance the sweet taste of these barks.
FLAKY SEA SALT:
- It will enhance the taste and pair well with these barks.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Put the parchment on the tray.
- Take the big vessel and add the chia seeds, crushed strawberries, & puffed quinoa and mix them.
- Take a pan and add the peanut butter along with the coconut oil, and melt to make a smooth consistency.
- Pour the melted mixture in dry blend & combine to coat them.
- Include the mixture on the tray and spread it equally.
- Then, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil till it gets smooth and add it to the mixture equally.
- Add the leftover strawberries on top and sprinkle the salt flakes.
- Chill these barks for 1-2 hours till it gets set.
- Now break the bark & serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SNACKS:
- Protein Bark Squares
- Mini Energy Bites
- Grab-and-Go Snack
BREAKFAST:
- Yogurt Topping
- Smoothie Bowl Crunch
- Oatmeal Mix-In
DESSERT:
- Ice Cream
- Dessert Platter
- Frozen Yogurt Crumble
DRINKS:
- Coffee
- Green Tea
- Protein Shake
PARTIES:
- Dessert Board Addition
- Snack Platter
- Party Treat Bites
POST-WORKOUT:
- Recovery Snack Squares
- Energy Boost Bites
- Post-Gym Treat
TIPS:
- We have to strongly press the foundation to avoid the bark crumbling.
- Mix the good quality of chocolate to provide good taste and texture.
- Properly cool the bars, then break them for proper shape.
- Include the seeds or nuts to provide the additional crunchiness in these barks.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add these barks to the covered vessel and store for one week.
FREEZER:
- Freeze them for two months in the covered vessel.
FAQs:
Will I utilize any other variety of nut butter to prepare these barks?
- We can easily utilize any other variety of nut butter, like cashew or almond, to make these barks.
Are these quinoa barks vegan?
- They are vegan if you add dairy-free chocolate.
Will I eliminate the coconut oil to prepare these barks?
- It is not advised to eliminate the use of coconut oil entirely, as it doesn’t set properly. Though you can decrease the quantity of the oil.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 210 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Total carbs: 18 g
Net carbs: 14 g
Fiber: 4 g
Fat: 13 g
Iron: 1.8 g
Calcium: 0.06 g
Vitamin A: 0.02 g
Sodium: 0.12 g
Potassium: 0.22 g
Serving size: 1 piece
Servings: 10
