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Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries with Quinoa

Homemade Chocolate Covered Blueberries with Quinoa are the perfect snack. Made with real blueberries and crispy quinoa, they are addictively crunchy, sweet and a tiny bit salty. Healthy and ready in minutes you'll make these on repeat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 treats
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
  • ¾ cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • ¼ cup Quinoa
  • Sea Salt - optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Blueberries

  • Rinse the blueberries and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  • Discard any burst or imperfect berries and remove any rogue pieces of stalk or leaf.
  • Ensure they are completely dry, as moisture can stop the chocolate from coating the berries.

Pop The Quinoa

  • Heat a skillet or heavy bottomed pan and add the quinoa.
  • Cover the pan with the lid, shake and allow it to pop (like popcorn) for a minute or two.
  • Turn off the heat and tip the popped grains onto a plate so it doesn't burn.

Melt the Chocolate

  • Add the dark chocolate chips to a medium heatproof bowl set over a small saucepan filled with an inch of simmering water.
  • Keep stirring the chocolate chips over a low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and completely melted.
  • Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
  • Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Make the treats

  • Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
  • Add the popped quinoa to the chocolate and mix thoroughly.
  • Add the blueberries, mixing gently to make sure everything is thoroughly coated.
  • Spoon heaped tablespoons of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet to make clusters of the chocolate blueberries.
  • Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
  • Sprinkle with a small amount of sea salt if desired and serve!

Notes

If desired, sprinkle crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles over the chocolate-covered blueberries to add extra flavor and decoration.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.4mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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