No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Bites -- GF, DF, V

These cookies are superior energy and nutrients in one quick bite. Store them in the freezer since they don’t hold up well at room temperature. 

• ¼ C coconut oil
• ¼ C pure maple syrup
• ⅓ C unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ C almond butter (or sunflower butter)
• ½ C cooked quinoa
• ½ C quinoa flakes 
• ½ C coconut flakes
• Coarse sea salt

Optional additions: hemp seeds, chia seeds

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt together coconut oil, syrup and cocoa powder. Add the almond butter and stir again until smooth.

Remove from heat and fold in the quinoa, quinoa flakes and coconut flakes. Add any additional ingredients at this point.

Spread mixture evenly across parchment paper into a thin sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt and place in the freezer to set for about 30 minutes. 

Remove from freezer and cut into about 2” squares. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.