March 17, 2012. Samuel Valero
If you are looking for a healthy way to start your day, why not try a few recipes with quinoa Quinoa is ideal for breakfast because it is protein backed and also contains slow burning carbohydrates. This means that it will give you the energy you need to get through your day and won’t leave you running for the vending machine a few hours later
If you are new to cooking quinoa, here is a great recipe to get you started It is just as delicious as it is healthy Give it a try and it just may become one of your favorite quinoa recipes
Breakfast Quinoa Bars
If you are looking for something to have on hand when you don’t have time to make breakfast, these quinoa pars are perfect. Not only are they delicious, they are hearty enough to keep you full until lunch time.
Breakfast Quinoa Bars
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
2 T fresh orange juice
1 T orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup quinoa flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups popped quinoa
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup currants
Directions
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for five to six minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Set aside.
Mix together sugar and walnuts oil in a large bowl. Add orange juice, zest, vanilla, and eggs. Stir in applesauce.
In a medium bowl combine quinoa and whole wheat flours with baking soda and salt. Add to wet mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in walnuts, oatmeal, popped quinoa, flaked coconut, cranberries and currants.
Freeze mixture for 30 minutes.
Form dough into balls or bars and place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for thirteen to fifteen minutes. Cool on baking sheet for five minutes, then move to a wire rack. These bars will keep in the freezer for one month.
Updated March 17, 2012. Published July 17, 2011. Samuel Valero
