Toasted Quinoa Peanut Butter Cups

These are so easy!

The best part is you likely have what you need in your kitchen already. They take no more than 10 minutes and are ready in an hour after a short stint in the freezer. Perfect for when you’re in the mood for a sweet treat but don’t have anything on hand. Keep reading for the how to!

Ingredients:

Makes 9 “cups”

• 1/4 cup raw quinoa

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• Flakey Sea Salt

Method:

• line a cupcake pan with 9 silicone liners

• heat a pan over medium heat. Once warm, pour in quinoa and toast until they start popping around in the pan - about 3-5 minutes. Watch that it doesn’t burn. Turn off heat and set aside

• meanwhile, melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small sauce pan and mix well

• add in peanut butter and mix until well combined and there are no clumps

• add in quinoa and fully mix

• using an ice cream or cookie scoop fill each cup with about 2-3 tbsp of the mixture

• sprinkle a little flakey sea salt on each one

• place in freezer for at least an hour or even more

• serve and enjoy!

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I hope you enjoy these as much as we did! These are an easy treat for when you want something yummy for dessert but doesn’t take a lot of time. If you make these be sure to tag me on Instagram @AshleyPattenPilates and/or comment below!

xx, Ashley