Name: Crispy Toasted Puffed Quinoa Dark Chocolate Candy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 large candy bars, about 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (130 g) quinoa, rinsed in a fine mesh sieve under cool running water and drained well (I used Chosen Foods 100% Organic Royal White Quinoa); 4 oz (115 g) organic food-grade cacao butter, melted in a double boiler or microwave; 5 tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed); 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 pinch espresso powder dissolved in ½ teaspoon hot water; 1 small pinch sea salt