Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps (Undercover Chocolate Copycat)
Homemade dark chocolate quinoa crisps that taste like a healthier Crunch bar and closely mimic the Undercover Chocolate version. Made two ways: scratch method with raw quinoa or quick 5-minute method with puffed quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw quinoa Method 1 or 1 cup store-bought puffed quinoa (Method 2)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate bar 70%+ cocoa
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Method 1 Steps (Raw Quinoa):
Step 1: Cook Quinoa
- Rinse quinoa, combine with 2 cups water, bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes until water absorbed.
Step 2: Bake Dry
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Spread cooked quinoa thin on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until completely dry and slightly crispy.
- Cool completely.
Step 3: Melt Chocolate
- Melt chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Add honey and vanilla if using.
Step 4: Combine and Form
- Mix cooled quinoa into chocolate until coated.
- Drop spoonfuls onto parchment.
- Sprinkle sea salt immediately.
Step 5: Set
- Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm.
Method 2 Steps (Puffed Quinoa):
Step 1: Optional Toast
- Toast puffed quinoa in a dry skillet 2 to 3 minutes until nutty smelling.
- Cool.
Step 2: Melt Chocolate
- Same as above.
Step 3: Combine, Form, Set
- Same as Method 1 Steps 4 and 5.
Notes
The baking/drying step in Method 1 is essential.
Skipping it gives you soft coated quinoa, not crisps.
Cool quinoa completely before adding to chocolate or the chocolate may seize.
Sea salt on top is what makes these taste like the Undercover version.