Ultimate Crunchy Chocolate Quinoa Snack Clusters

Ingredients

- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup roasted nuts (your choice: almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup trail mix (preferably with dried fruits and seeds)
- 1/4 cup granola
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup cooked millet
- 2 dehydrated orange wheels, crushed

Instructions

1. Prepare Materials
- Gather a microwave-safe bowl and a spoon for mixing.

2. Melt Chocolate Chips
- Place 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth. Expect approximately PT1M (1 minute).

3. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/4 cup roasted nuts, 1/4 cup trail mix, 1/4 cup granola, 1/4 cup flaked coconut, and 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar. Mix well to ensure even distribution.

4. Combine Grains
- Add the 1/4 cup cooked quinoa and 1/4 cup cooked millet to the nut and seed mixture. Stir to combine.

5. Add Flour and Crushed Orange Wheels
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over the combined dry mixture.
- Gently fold in the crushed dehydrated orange wheels to add a zesty undertone.

6. Integrate Melted Chocolate
- Quickly pour the melted chocolate over the dry mixture.
- Use a spatula to fold the ingredients until evenly coated with chocolate.

7. Form Clusters
- Using a spoon, form small, bite-sized clusters and place them on a wax paper-lined plate.

8. Set Clusters
- Place the plate in the microwave on high for 20 seconds to slightly set the clusters, ensuring they hold their form. Allow the clusters to cool for about 10 minutes at room temperature.

9. Final Touch
- Once cooled, sprinkle a touch more coarse sugar for a hint of sparkle and extra crunch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Microwave Time: PT2M
2 minutes

Total Time

- PT12M
12 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Crunchy snack
- Chocolate clusters
- Healthy snack
- Quinoa bites
- Microwave recipe
- Trail mix treats
- Easy granola clusters
- Coconut snacks
- Nutty desserts
- Quick sweet snacks

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,200 calories

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