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Quinoa Brownies

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45min

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16 servings

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These rich, fudgy brownies are made with nutritious quinoa, offering a gluten-free and protein-packed twist on the classic dessert. They're perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while providing a healthier alternative.

Nutrition Facts

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Quantity
Fiber
Sugar
2 g
6 g
Allergen Content

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Eggs

Milk

Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Preheat oven & prepare baking dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and line with parchment paper.

2
Cook quinoa

Rinse the quinoa and cook it in 2 cups of water according to package instructions. Let cool.

3
Process quinoa

In a food processor, process the cooked quinoa until smooth.

4
Mix dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

5
Mix wet ingredients

In another bowl, beat the eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

6
Combine all ingredients

Add the quinoa puree and dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

7
Stir in chocolate chips

Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

8
Pour batter into baking dish

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

9
Bake the brownies

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).

10
Cool and serve

Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for at least 15 minutes before cutting into 16 squares. Enjoy!

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