Quinoa? More like Quin-WOW!
Did you know quinoa has been enjoyed by humans for nearly 4,000 years? These ancient little seeds pack a nutritional (and flavorful!) punch, being high in protein, fiber and essential amino acids while boasting their delicate, nutty flavor. Best of all, quinoa is naturally gluten-free, making it the perfect rice substitute for those eliminating gluten from their diets.
The latest tasty-meets-healthy recipe from Julie’s Kitchen features our certified organic, gluten-free quinoa in these fantastic, chocolatey crispy cakes! Try ’em out for yourself and let us know how yours came out!
- 1/2 cup Piping Rock Organic Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Raw Cacao Powder
- 1/2 cup Liquid Sweetener (we used Sweet Drops!)
- 1 cup Quinoa, pre-puffed or puffed at home (puffed buckwheat, oats or rice would also work!)
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut oil, cacao and sweetener.
- 2. Add puffed quinoa and mix together until everything is well combined and the quinoa is completely coated.
- 3. Divide the mixture between 6 large cupcake wrappers, or put in a deep pan and cut into squares. Put in the fridge to let set for about an hour or two.
- 4. Serve and enjoy!
How did yours turn out? Did you add something extra to make your crispy cakes special? We’d love to hear your take on this recipe in the comments!