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Plate of crunchy peanut butter cups with puffed quinoa and a bowl of crispy quinoa in the background, ready to serve.
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Puffed Quinoa Peanut Butter Cups

This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for peanut butter cup lovers who also enjoy a good crunch! Fun and simple to make and packed with delicious flavors.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Desserts & Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, gluten free dessert, healthy dessert, no bake, no bake dessert, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, puffed quinoa, pure maple syrup, summer ideas, vegan dessert
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Julia Mueller

Equipment

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Quinoa Layer

Chocolate Layer:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil*
  • Flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Mix the peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until well combined and creamy. Note: If your peanut butter has been sitting in the refrigerator, microwave it for 30 seconds, or until it is easy to stir.
  • Stir in the crispy puffed quinoa and sea salt.
  • Spray a 12-hole muffin tin with cooking spray (this allows for easy extraction). Note: If you don't have cooking spray on hand, you can easily use muffin liners instead.
  • Use a spoon or a small cookie scooper to scoop the peanut butter crispy quinoa mixture into the holes of the muffin tray. Use the back of the spoon to press the mixture down into an even layer.

Make the Chocolate Layer:

  • Transfer the chocolate chips and the coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring well in between each interval, until melted. For me, this took 60 seconds total.
  • Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer. If you’d like, sprinkle the melted chocolate with more crispy quinoa. Freeze for 2 hours, or until the quinoa cups have completely set up. Use a pairing knife to release the bites out of the muffin tin. Dig in, and enjoy!

Notes

Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 10 days. Or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup (of 12) | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 80mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g