Puffed Quinoa Date Bark with Justin’s Maple Almond Butter

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INGREDIENTS

  • 20 Medjool dates, pitted
  • ¼ – ½ cup Justin’s Maple Almond Butter
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
  • 3–4 Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, melted
  • Puffed quinoa, for topping
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping
  • Chopped peanuts, for topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Flatten pitted dates into an even layer using a rolling pin or glass.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
  3. Spread Maple Almond Butter over the dates, then pour the melted chocolate mixture on top, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with puffed quinoa, peanuts, and flaky salt.
  4. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm. Break into pieces and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
  • 20 Medjool dates, pitted
  • ¼ – ½ cup Justin’s Maple Almond Butter
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
  • 3–4 Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, melted
  • Puffed quinoa, for topping
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping
  • Chopped peanuts, for topping
DIRECTIONS
  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Flatten pitted dates into an even layer using a rolling pin or glass.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted.
  3. Spread Maple Almond Butter over the dates, then pour the melted chocolate mixture on top, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with puffed quinoa, peanuts, and flaky salt.
  4. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm. Break into pieces and enjoy!
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