Protein Crispy Slice (Puffed Quinoa)

With dark chocolate base and white chocolate finish

No baking. No oil. Real weekday fuel.

This is one of those recipes that quietly does a lot of heavy lifting during the week. Quick to make, affordable, and built from pantry staples, but still chocolatey enough to feel like a treat.

The puffed quinoa gives it crunch, the protein keeps you full, and the chocolate layers make it something you actually look forward to eating. Prep it once, slice it up, and you’ve got grab-and-go fuel sorted for the week.

Protein Crispy Slice

No baking | No oil | Weekday fuel
Makes 9–12 slices

Ingredients

Base
3 cups puffed quinoa
3 scoops protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
Pinch of salt

Binders
80 g nut butter or sunflower seed butter (nut-free option)
60 g maple syrup or honey
150 g dark chocolate

Decoration
50–80 g white chocolate, melted
Optional: pinch of flaky salt or cinnamon

Method

1. Mix the dry
   In a large bowl, combine the puffed quinoa, protein powder, and salt.

2. Melt the binders
   In a small saucepan over low heat, add the nut or seed butter, maple syrup, and dark chocolate. Stir gently until smooth, glossy, and fully melted.

3. Combine
   Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is evenly coated and slightly sticky.

4. Press firmly
   Line a tin with baking paper. Transfer the mixture in and press down firmly using the back of a spoon or the base of a glass.
   This is what gives you clean, sharp slices.

5. Decorate
   Drizzle or zigzag the melted white chocolate over the top. Add a light pinch of flaky salt or spice if using.

6. Chill and slice
   Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully set, then slice into bars or squares.

Storage

Fridge: up to 7 days
Freezer: up to 2 months

Elliot’s Tips

Puffed quinoa keeps these light and crunchy while still feeling satisfying.
Sunflower seed butter makes this completely nut-free for lunchboxes or allergies.
For extra depth, add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the chocolate.
This is ideal for Sunday prep, quick to make, easy to store, and ready when the week gets busy.