Chocolate Quinoa Clusters
Serves: 12
Total Cook Time: 45
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked quinoa, pre-washed and completely dry
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups raw pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Oat bran
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 40g egg white protein powder
- 90ml warm water
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300°F
- Place a wide, dry skillet over medium heat, add the dry uncooked quinoa, and stir frequently for 6-8 minutes until golden, nutty-smelling, and popping actively.
- Dump the rolled oats, oat bran and finely chopped pecans into the skillet once the quinoa is done.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the maple syrup, avocado oil, cacao powder, egg white protein powder, warm water and fine sea salt until glossy and smooth, then pour over the dry mix and fold thoroughly until every piece is coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and press the mixture very firmly into an even 1/4-inch layer.
- Bake at 300°F for 25-30 minutes until crisp and set.
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Cool completely, about 35 minutes, then jar them up.
