No-bake chocolate crisp squares

Allow yourself to succumb to the pleasure of chocolate with complete peace of mind. Our no-bake chocolate crisp squares are moist, delicious and easy to prepare. These crunchy chocolate squares contain quality superfoods, including hemp, quinoa and cocoa. A real gourmet pleasure with peace of mind.

These crunchy chocolate squares are perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of sunflower seed butter
• ¼ cup honey *
• 1 cup of semi-sweet dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup of puffed quinoa
• ½ cup of shelled hemp seeds

*Replace honey with agave syrup for a vegan alternative, or omit the sweetener for reduced-sugar chocolate squares.

Approach

1. Prepare an 8" x 8" square pan by lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
2. In a small saucepan, soften the honey and sunflower butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the mixture is liquid and homogeneous, gradually add the chocolate chips. Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted and the mixture forms a thick syrup.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the puffed quinoa and shelled hemp seeds.
4. Gradually add the chocolate syrup to the dry ingredients.
5. Using a silicone spatula, stir and stir slowly, until the quinoa and hemp seeds have absorbed the chocolate syrup. The mixture should form a thick ball of dough.
6. Using your spatula, transfer the mixture to the prepared tin. Squeeze the dough so that it spreads evenly in the tin and flattens out.
7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.

These crunchy chocolate squares can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Bon appétit

Véronique Cousineau; naturopath, RHN