These Peanut Butter Quinoa Clusters are a delightful and nutritious treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with the wholesome goodness of quinoa. This Healthy Desserts Recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while providing a boost of protein and fiber.
The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it an ideal snack or dessert option for any time of the day. You can easily customize the clusters by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits.
Nutritious Peanut Butter Quinoa Clusters
These clusters are made by combining cooked quinoa with peanut butter, honey, and a few other ingredients, then chilling until set. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 clusters.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, chocolate chips (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Form Clusters: Using your hands or a spoon, form small clusters of the mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the clusters for at least 20 minutes, or until they are firm.
- Serve: Enjoy the clusters as a healthy snack or dessert. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 clusters
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
