Vickys Coco-Choco Quinoa Bites, Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Soy-Free
Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it's packed with protein and essential nutrients!
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 cup Coconut Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup Almond Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, coconut flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture onto the prepared baking tray, shaping them into bite-sized balls.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy these delicious Coco-Choco Quinoa Bites!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.