Puffed Quinoa, Hemp and Chocolate Bars - Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free

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Puffed Quinoa, Hemp and Chocolate Bars - Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free

Labels: { Chocolate, Cookies and Bars, Gluten Free, Nuts and Seeds, Quinoa }

Packed full of wholesome ingredients, these tasty nutritional powerhouses are so easy to make and a perfect healthy snack on the go. Instead of using puffed quinoa, you could use puffed amaranth or puffed rice in this recipe.

50 g Puffed quinoa
30 g Shelled hemp seeds
1/2 tsp Vanilla powder
30 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
100 g Maple syrup
80 g Coconut oil

Line a 22cmx14cm rectangular pan with a large sheet of plastic wrap, with extra plastic hanging over edges of the pan. Stir together the puffed quinoa, hemp seeds, and vanilla powder in a bowl.
In a saucepan, add cocoa powder, maple syrup and coconut oil. Heat over the medium heat until the mixture is melted and smooth.
Pour over the amaranth mixture and stir until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly with the back of a wooden spoon.
Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Cut into bars to enjoy.

77 comments:

Unknown 7/9/16 03:59: These look incredible! I wish I had these when I was a kid instead of sugar filled rice krispie squares.
Unknown 7/9/16 05:51: these sound absolutely delicious Angie and of course healthy too!
Balvinder 7/9/16 05:57: These look amazing!
Nancy Chan 7/9/16 08:14: I would love some to munch on instead of the unhealthy snacks.
Unknown 7/9/16 08:42: Oh my gosh YES!!! Puffed quinoa is so gorgeous and these look like the perfect treat Angie!!
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today 7/9/16 09:02: How is it possible that it contains chocolate and is so healthy a once! I think that I've just discovered new favourite snack of my doughter.
Rafeeda AR 7/9/16 09:18: This is such a healthy snack! With quinoa being the rage now... Looks and sounds delicious...
Rosa 7/9/16 09:31: Delicious looking bars!

Cheers,

Rosa
Nammi 7/9/16 11:28: These look very healthy... can i have one?
Nammi 7/9/16 11:28: These look very healthy... can i have one?
Medeja- CranberryJam 7/9/16 11:55: You are always making such unusual and healthy treats! Lovely!
Tricia Buice 7/9/16 13:41: Puffed quinoa is new to me - but I will be checking it out! Love these bars and the cocoa addition. Makes you feel like you've had a real dessert. Lovely photos too!
chow and chatter 7/9/16 14:32: fun recipe love the textures
Shashi at SavorySpin 7/9/16 14:33: Oh Wow! These 6 ingredient bars look wonderful Angie! I have puffed rice at home and cannot wait to try this recipe with it! Thanks so much!
Sonia Cerca 7/9/16 14:42: I'm pretty sure they taste absolutely delicious, everything with hemp seeds does! And there also quinoa and chocolate, two of my favourite things ever!
motherrimmy 7/9/16 15:51: This is my kind of breakfast bar. I can't say I've ever seen puffed quinoa. I'll have to hunt it down.
Summer 7/9/16 16:20: These bars are looking quite delightful, Angie ♥

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Monica 7/9/16 16:22: These look so good - love how thick they are. And puffed quinoa sounds awesome!
grace 7/9/16 17:56: i'm only now enjoying the versatility of quinoa, and you're telling me there's something called puffed quinoa too? officially on the lookout. :)
Mindy 7/9/16 20:41: What a great sweet treat that is good for you!
Pam 7/9/16 21:20: Puffed quinoa is a new one for me. Your bars look great and I bet they're delicious!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary 7/9/16 22:13: I recently discovered puffed quinoa and I am obsessed! So I am LOOOOVING these bars! These would make a great snack... but I could totally just eat a bunch of these as my meal. :) Cheers, friend!
Rahul @samosastreet.com 7/9/16 23:48: This looks super delicious! I love quinoa but I’ve never tried it on a dessert it looks amazing. Thanks for this new inspiration
Unknown 8/9/16 00:12: This recipe is prefect for my nutrition challenge of eating more ancient grains this week. I'm obsessed with Puffed Quinoa, beautiful :)
Sharon D. 8/9/16 02:56: Angie, you make chocolate bars really attractive to eat. This is beautiful ..!
Kushigalu 8/9/16 04:13: This is such a interesting recipe. Looks so delicious!
Unknown 8/9/16 04:37: Angie these chocolate bars looks divine! Love the addition of puffed quinoa :)
Anne@ASaladForAllSeasons 8/9/16 05:18: These look pretty amazing, Angie! Vanilla, cocoa, coconut oil, maple syrup....what a perfectly healthy treat!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy 8/9/16 13:29: These look so delicious! I bet they would make great homemade gifts too.
Cheri Savory Spoon 8/9/16 15:08: These bars look delicious Angie, love puffed quinoa!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl 8/9/16 15:59: These are beautiful Angie! I bet they would be a hit to bring to a brunch!
Pam 8/9/16 18:05: It looks tasty without guilt!
Hema 8/9/16 18:18: These chocolate bars look stunning, very healthy snack..
fimere 8/9/16 20:50: superbe absolument délicieux
bonne soirée
Ashley@CookNourishBliss 8/9/16 21:43: I love having snacks like this on hand ready to go! And with the quinoa and hemp seeds and chocolate?? Sounds perfect!
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 9/9/16 01:14: I've never eaten puffed quinoa! These bars look fabulous---and a good excuse to try something new :)
Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 9/9/16 01:50: I've never eaten puffed quinoa! These bars look fabulous---and a good excuse to try something new :)
Reeni 9/9/16 03:49: These healthy treats look delicious Angie! So decadent - I wouldn't miss dessert at all if I had these!
Reeni 9/9/16 03:50: These healthy treats look delicious Angie! So decadent - I wouldn't miss dessert at all if I had these!
kitchen flavours 9/9/16 04:00: These looks wonderful! I wish I could grab a few!
Jeff the Chef 9/9/16 04:21: Those are some really interesting ingredients that I've never thought of using in that way. Nice!
Sharmila kingsly 9/9/16 06:29: Healthy Bake... Wil surely try this..
Unknown 9/9/16 12:58: I have never tried puffed quinoa. These look fantastic!
Christine Ho 9/9/16 14:30: I love anything that's puffed, yet haven't tried puffed quinoa. Very curious to try.
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Alida 9/9/16 22:35: Oh this is interesting. I want to try this! Puffed quinoa and chocolate.. fantastic! Have a nice weekend Angie.
Evi @ greenevi 10/9/16 13:12: These quinoa bars are super cute and the texture looks so fun!
Pinned of course :)
Barbara 10/9/16 14:09: What a clever idea, Angie! I'm going to try these with puffed rice.
Susan 10/9/16 15:47: I've heard of puffed Quinoa, but I haven't found it yet. I'm going to try some online companies and see if I have any luck. I would love to make these for my family!
Debra Eliotseats 10/9/16 16:49: Really great idea for a great on-the-go snack!
Geri Saucier 10/9/16 21:33: These bars sound incredible and they are healthy. Great recipe.
mjskit 12/9/16 03:01: Where on earth did you find "puffed" quinoa? I've never seen it before. It sure makes a healthy and great looking high protien bar! Love the chocolate. :)
Sue 12/9/16 03:35: I love chocolate and these look very chocolatey! :)
Smitha 12/9/16 05:53: looks nice and incredible . Hey i changed my domain from yummyplatter to snowlavendarwillow.com
Tania | My Kitchen Stories 12/9/16 13:58: I love puffed quinoa Angie....but the Hemp seeds. We are a little behind everywhere else in the world . the only hemp I may be able to get might be rolled in cigarette paper!
Kelly 12/9/16 15:05: You make the best healthy snacks, Angie! I love how wholesome they are with the puffed quinoa and hemp! They look delicious and wish I had some this morning for after my workout!
norma chang 13/9/16 00:05: Healthy and easy to make, my kind of recipe.
Unknown 13/9/16 01:37: These look deliciously healthy!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living 13/9/16 03:57: I love the puffed quinoa in these bars! Pinned!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness 13/9/16 04:23: I love these bars. I was surprised to see that you used puffed quinoa, I haven't heard about puffed quinoa before. I always love your healthy treats.
ann low 13/9/16 15:17: This sounds so interesting. I've never tried this chocolate bar before. Wish I can have a piece :D
SavoringTime in the Kitchen 13/9/16 15:28: They look crunchy and so delicious and packed with goodness, Angie!
Vicki Bensinger 13/9/16 15:39: What is puffed quinoa? Is that something you buy or create from regular quinoa? I love this recipe and have everything on hand. I want to make these they sound wonderful!
Angie's Recipes 13/9/16 20:38: @Vicki BensingerSure you can pop them at home, but I got mine ready-puffed.
Juliana 13/9/16 20:43: OMG Angie, these bars sound and look delicious...I have never seen puffed quinoa...I sure must search for it in the market...thanks for the recipe my dear.
Have a wonderful week :)
Evelyne CulturEatz 13/9/16 22:50: I love your sweet recipes, I always feel less guilty indulging. And I now know what to do with a bunch of puffed amaranth I have!
Marcelle 14/9/16 08:02: These look like a wonderful chocolate treat, Angie. I love that you use maple syrup here. I would be so happy to have one for a midnight snack right now! :)
Sharmila kingsly 14/9/16 09:41: Such a healthy bake... Loved it :)
Ana Regalado 15/9/16 15:15: This healthy treat looks wonderful ! I've seen lots of quinoa here lately but I didn't know that there is such thing as puffed quinoa as well lol
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies 16/9/16 02:38: These look so good! And again, you introduced me to a new food... Puffed Quinoa. I need to see if I can find that around here.
nadia 18/9/16 22:57: They look delicious! Such a yummy treat! :)
Gloria Baker 19/9/16 02:23: Love this Angie !!
tigerfish 20/9/16 00:46: I hv been making my oat bars this way - just mix and refrigerate!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen 20/9/16 23:49: This sounds like something I would love!
Emma @ Bake Then Eat 22/9/16 21:20: Perfectly healthy and delicious sounding :)
Anca 24/9/16 07:25: They look so good. I would love to try them.
My Little Space 3/10/16 13:39: Good day Angie ! Wow, this is a really interesting recipe and love how it turns out so beautifully.
Hope you're having a fabulous day dear.
Blessings, Kristy