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Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups Recipe with Maple
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Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups Recipe with Maple

Crunchy and chocolatey peanut butter cups with quinoa crisps, maple sweetness, and no refined sugar. Sweet-savory bites perfect for snacks or desserts, packed with protein and texture contrast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Dark chocolate (70%+)
  • 1 cup
  • Coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp
  • Peanut butter
  • 1 cup
  • Maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp
  • Coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup
  • Quinoa crisps
  • 1 cup

Method
 

  1. Melt chocolate in saucepan over low heat
  2. Whisk in coconut oil until fully combined
  3. Fold in quinoa crisps with rubber spatula
  4. Create peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter and maple
  5. Stir until no lumps remain
  6. Assemble in molds: spoon 1/3 cup chocolate, add frozen filling ball, top with remaining chocolate
  7. Chill 30 minutes before unmolding

Notes

Melt chocolate at 155°F (68°C) using ultra-slow stovetop method
Use silicone molds for nonstick results
Freeze peanut butter filling 5 minutes before assembling
Test with small batch if using cocoa powder substitutions
Store in TechnoFlex papers for air-tight freshness
Torch top chocolate gently for extra firm texture
Avoid overheating chocolate (>160°F/71°C) to prevent seizing