If you hope to make "puffed" quinoa with a fluffy texture at home… this is not what you will get. Popped quinoa is often confused with puffed quinoa that you buy in stores or online. After preparing the baking pan, start by melting your butter and marshmallow, making sure to frequently stir everything with a rubber spatula. The only difference when using these quinoa pops instead of rice krispies is that these are slightly less crispy, don’t get me wrong they are still crispy enough to make this recipe totally amazing! What are the benefits of using these quinoa pops for the quinoa pop krispy treats?

Usea small ice cream scoop to shape into small bite, and arrange onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add in the quinoa pops when everything is melted and stir around to coat them in the marshmallow mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, flatten and add the sprinkles on top. You could add as little or as much as you’d like here! Quinoa is a very old crop and is a pseudo-cereal, just like amaranth. It has been grown for over 5000 years in the heights of the Andes and is a staple food over there. After arriving in South America, Spanish colonialists considered the "Inka wheat" as food for the lower classes, which is why it only rose to fame in Europe over the past few decades. Puffed quinoa could be considered the popcorn of the Incas. It is made with a lot of pressure and heat. This version of the gran is airy and light and is a great as a topping or as a base for sweet dishes. Recipe for quinoa pops

Moisten quinoa with a 4:1 ratio of quinoa to water (or soak quinoa overnight, completely submerging it in water.)

Place the coconut oil in a medium saucepan over a medium–low heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of sweetener of your choice and combine. Now add the cacao and maca powder, plus the pinch of salt and whisk until the mixture forms a loose paste. Remove from the heat. Preheat the oven to 160’C. Add the quinoa pops to a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the cacao powder and vanilla powder and mix well. If you like chocolate and you like crunchy treats, then you NEED these 2-ingredient chocolate quinoa crunch bites in your life! On top of salads for added crunch. It would be fantastic sprinkled on kale salad with balsamic vinaigrette.

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Gradually, while mixing the quinoa pops, pour the chocolate mixture into the large bowl. Keep mixing the quinoa pops until they’re all evenly chocolatey. Quinoa is a grain that contains all essential amino acids unlike the other grains. Furthermore, quinoa has a high protein value as well as high quantities of fiber. Quinoa is also special because it is gluten free, which makes a favorite grain among people who suffer from Celiac disease or are gluten sensitive. I recently learned that quinoa also has a low glycemic index which makes it a perfect food to add to the menu if you are trying to control blood glucose level. Puffed Quinoa Breakfast Recipe Notes The first few times I tried to pop quinoa I thought I was popping it because I would hear and see a few of the seeds pop. My pan was not hot enough and I was trying to pop too much quinoa at a time so some of the seeds would pop but not all and I would leave the quinoa in the pan for too long. I was trying to encourage all the quinoa to pop but by leaving it in the pan too long I was burning the quinoa. At Healthista we’re still feeling the International Yoga Day on the air, and this recipe from The Yoga Kitchen is a magically delicious dessert that will feast your mind and energise your body.

Is a complete source of protein, which also contains all the essential amino acids. Perfect option for vegetarians and vegans. This recipe is not suited for either since I used regular marshmallows but you could use vegetarian or vegan marshmallow and it will be perfect. Popping quinoa is incredibly simple BUT it is quite easy to burn it and not pop it! So here is the key to popping quinoa… I also tried toasting quinoa in a cast iron skillet, which was unsuccessful. While the heavy bottom helped keep the quinoa from burning, the fact that the skillet needs to be oiled does not work for this recipe… since oil is not recommended when toasting quinoa. Soaking Quinoa I highly suggest only popping a small amount (⅛ to ¼ cup maximum) of quinoa at a time. Believe me… I have tried popping more (even ½ cup) and it burns every time!I’m on a mission to eat good food as much as possible. This popped quinoa recipe makes me feel comfortable in writing and sharing. This could also be your alternative to popcorn. The only difference you will judge between the popped corn and quinoa is the SIZE.

In the bowl lowest in the frame is fully popped quinoa. The colour is still darker than the raw quinoa but it has a much more evenly toasted colour, a fluffy texture, and pleasant taste. Should Your Pan Have A Lid Let the quinoa kripsy treats cool down before cutting. This will take anywhere form 20 minutes to an hour depending on how cold it is where you are. Quinoa pops are pretty much what the name entails! Quinoa that has been popped or puffed. During this process the quinoa becomes slightly larger and gets a totally different texture.I tested it in larger pans and found the heating process more difficult to manage. Someone with more experience could control it, but that is not me! Repeat this process until all quinoa is popped. Let cool for a few minutes before eating (it will be very hot right off the stove). Ways to Use Popped Quinoa Plus, by eliminating the rinsing process that most recipes call for, you get a crunchier and more flavorful popped quinoa. What Goes In This Recipe? Puffed quinoa comes in sweetened or unsweetened form. I personally prefer unsweetened because I get to add honey or sweetener of choice to my breakfast. Health Benefits of Quinoa Sprinkles–When it comes to sprinkles, you could totally omit them or use some that you prefer the most!