
18 May Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bark
Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bark
INGREDIENTS:
1 bag extra dark chocolate baking chips (60-70% cacao)
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
1/4 cup organic unsweetened cacao powder (if you prefer it EXTRA extra dark)
1 cup raw quinoa (I use red quinoa)
1 cup raw almonds (optional)
*Heat the baking chips and coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl on high for 40 seconds.
*Remove from microwave and stir. Return to microwave for 10-15 more seconds if needed.
*Stir vigorously until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted. It will continue to melt while stirring.
*Stir in cacao powder, quinoa and almonds until well blended.
*Pour onto a wax paper-lined cookie sheet and spread evenly.
*Place in the refrigerator to fully cool before breaking into pieces.
*Store in an air-tight container.
Voila! A much healthier version of a Hershey bar with almonds. This bark has now become my go-to cheat food. Sometimes I’ll add an assortment of other raw nuts and seeds to mix it up a bit. Don’t take my word for it: make a batch and serve it to your friends and family. They won’t believe that it’s actually a “health food.” And yes, it’s just as addictive as the unhealthy version. As a chocoholic, I’m devoted. So if I know I’m going to be in an environment that calls for me to eat poorly, such as the movie theatre, you can bet that I’ve got a ziplock of this dark chocolate bark in my bag.
Live Young,
Darnell 🙂
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