Recipe for Quinoa Crunchy Cereal

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled, Natural Life
  • 1 1/4 cups oat flour
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar Natural Life
  • 3 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

  • Simmer 1/2 cup quinoa in 1 cup water for 12 – 15 mins, covered, until water is absorbed. Cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, add the cooked quinoa, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk for 2 minutes until a sticky chocolate batter forms.
  • Lightly oil your hands, take small pieces of dough, and roll them into small balls.
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Place the baking sheets on the centre rack of the oven and bake for 30 – 40 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cereal to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy with any dairy-free milk or eat as a crunchy snack on its own.