Alyssa’s version of PUFFED QUINOA SQUARES!

This is an amazing recipe to satisfy just about any sweet tooth.

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 cups cooked quinoa (about 2 cups dry)
• 1/3 cup of coconut oil
• 1/3 cup raw honey
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup of almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
• 2 Tablespoons cacoa
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 Scoop of protein powder
• 1/3 cup chia seeds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECTIONS:

• Cook quinoa per directions on package.
• While quinoa is cooking melt coconut oil, honey, coconut sugar and nut butter on low-medium heat.
• Once everything is combined add in your protein powder of choice, chia seeds, cacoa and vanilla extract.
• Remove from stove and stir in your cooked quinoa until all combined.
• Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
• Spread quinoa mixture over parchment paper. Place in freezer overnight.
• In the morning cut into squares and store in freezer to satisfy your sweet tooth when needed 🙂

 

 

 

HEALTH BENEFITS:

• Quinoa -
  • 8 grams of protein & 5 grams of fiber per 1 cup cooked quinoa; much higher in both fiber and protein than majority of grains.
  • Loaded with minerals, antioxidants and flavonoids with numerous health benefits
• Chia Seeds -
  • Loaded with fiber, protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Rich in antioxidants and minerals with various health benefits.