BONAPPETITLIFE’s 12 Days of FODMAP

12 Popped Quinoa Chocolate Bark Bits

These are just divine–three easy steps and ready in under 30 minutes.

Impress guests over the holidays with some classic, winter flavors popped with a punch of quinoa protein.  Believe it or not, these are FODMAP friendly and 100% guilt-free.

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 c chopped or bits of dark chocolate

1/2 c rinsed red quinoa

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 c chopped pecans

1/4 c dried cranberries (FODMAPPERS, be aware of how many dried cranberries you can tolerate. I usually get away with 1 tbsp.)

A dash of cinnamon and Bourbon vanilla extract

 

3 SIMPLE STEPS:

1. On medium heat, toss rinsed quinoa in coconut oil in a pan. Stir often with a wooden spoon and allow half of the quinoa to pop. (Popping occurs when it changes from red to opaque/white.) This will take about 5-6 minutes.
2. Add dark chocolate, stir and allow to melt. Chocolate burns easily–if it starts to smell burnt, remove from heat.  Fold in cranberries, pecans, vanilla and cinnamon.
3. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Fold paper over and rub the chocolate until 1/4 inch thick (as pictured). Allow to set in the refrigerator for two hours.

Break into small pieces and enjoy with a hot cup of hot chocolate. These disappear in minutes!

 

Cheers and happy holidays from our Happy Tummy Kitchen to yours!

Good food, good mood, good LIFE!  BONAPPETITLIFE

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