Description
These quinoa protein crunch bars taste like your favorite candy bar but are secretly a wholesome, no-bake snack. Melted chocolate chips, Crunchy SunButter, and coconut oil come together with chocolate protein powder and puffed quinoa for the ultimate crunchy, fudgy bite. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with 10 grams of protein per bar — ready in minutes with no oven required.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (50g) puffed quinoa (can sub crispy rice cereal)
- 1 cup (180g or ~6oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (192g) Crunchy SunButter
- 1/4 cups (50g) coconut oil
- 1/2 cup (60g) chocolate protein powder
Instructions
- Line a pan or dish with parchment paper (mine was 5″x9″).
- Combine the chocolate chips, Crunchy SunButter, and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted, stirring in between.
- Add the puffed quinoa and chocolate protein powder. Stir until fully coated and combined.
- Transfer to the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Use the parchment paper to gently remove from the pan. Slice into 12 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Keywords: candy, protein, snack, easy, no bake, healthy, chocolate, dairy free, gluten free