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Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars

These no bake Dark Chocolate Crunch Bars are rich, crispy, and packed with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. Made with quinoa puffs, honey-candied nuts and seeds, and silky dark chocolate, they’re the perfect protein packed snack for a quick chocolate fix.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate crunch bar, chocolate nut bars, crispy quinoa bars, crispy quinoa chocolate bars, crunchy chocolate bar, no bake chocolate crunch bars, nut and seed bar, nutritious nut bar
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients 

Crunch Filling

  • 1 cup quinoa puffs
  • cup cashews chopped
  • cup sliced almonds
  • cup pumpkin seeds chopped
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • Chocolate Coating
  • 10 ounces dark chocolate chopped or chips
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Line an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, combine the honey, chopped cashews, sliced almonds, chopped pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the honey becomes bubbly and coats the mixture, and the nuts get a little golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Transfer the candied mixture to a parchment lined surface to cool completely. Once set, break it apart and lightly chop for even distribution.
  • In a bowl, toss the chopped candied nuts and seeds with the quinoa puffs until evenly combined.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 20–30 second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval, until smooth and glossy. Stir in the coconut oil.
  • Pour one quarter of the melted chocolate into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly on the bottom. Add the quinoa puff mixture, gently pressing it into the chocolate layer.
  • Pour the remaining chocolate over the filling, spreading it evenly to fully coat. Then firmly bang on the counter a few times to help the chocolate coat all the nuts and seeds.
  • Freeze for about 10 minutes until slightly set. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, then return to the freezer for another 10–20 minutes, or until fully firm.
  • Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into slices with a sharp knife and enjoy.

Notes

  • The bars will firm up as they chill. Avoid over freezing to prevent cracking when slicing.
  • For clean cuts, use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry.
  • Lightly chopping the candied mixture ensures even texture and easier slicing.