CHOCOLATE QUINOA CRUNCH CLUSTER

The best snacks should do more than satisfy a craving — they should help power what comes next.

Powered by FLIK is our wellness recipe series featuring house-made snacks and bites that pair craveable flavor with simple ingredients and purposeful nutritional benefits. It’s where FLIK’s culinary creativity meets our commitment to helping guests feel their best throughout the day.

For November, we’re tapping into the influx of sweet treats, including the season’s first holiday desserts. These Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Clusters bring a different twist to that seasonal craving, combining crispy quinoa with semisweet chocolate for a crunchy, chocolatey snack with a little extra nutrition built in.

Functional Foods at Work

A sweet snack can bring more to the table than great flavor, the ingredients in these clusters deliver satisfying texture alongside meaningful nutritional benefits.

• Quinoa: This whole-grain ingredient provides fiber to support digestive health, along with plant-based protein to help make each bite more satisfying.
• Semisweet chocolate: Chocolate contains flavonoids, naturally occurring plant compounds with antioxidant properties that may help protect cells from oxidative stress.

By bringing whole-grain quinoa and chocolate together, these clusters balance nourishment and indulgence. It’s a simple, delicious example of what Powered by FLIK is all about: creating thoughtfully prepared snacks that taste like a treat while offering a little something extra to help fuel the day.

Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Cluster

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Instructions

1. Temper chocolate by melting 2/3 of the chocolate chips over a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1/3 of the chocolate until fully melted.
3. Gently fold in the puffed quinoa.
4. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper and use a spoon to scoop and shape the quinoa crunch into small bites.
5. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
6. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.