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.