Our Recipes
Find some of our favourite quinoa recipes below.
Recipes — dessert
Quinola Chocolate Bowl
Ingredients150g Quinola Flakes240 ml milk or almond milk2 tbsp cocoa powder1/2 tsp vanilla extractSome chopped chocolateMixed berriesSliced banana
Method
Place Quinoa Flakes and milk in a large pan over a medium heat.Let them simmer for 4 minutes for a textured porridge or longer for a smoother one.Remove from heat and add cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla.Stir to combine.Top with chocolate and fruits.
Quinola cashew truffles
These are perfect for pre or post workouts as a healthy snack on the go! As quinoa is a slow-release carb it releases energy at a slower rate and keeps you feeling satisfied for longer. It is also packed full of protein. These truffles are an ideal guilt-free snack that tastes delicious!
Coconut, blueberry and quinoa ice cream
Ingredients
2 Limes200ml carton coconut creamSmall punnet of fresh blueberriesLarge handful of cooked pearl quinoa from Quinola140g sugar284ml double cream
MethodZest and juice the limes and heat in a pan with the sugar.
Once the sugar dissolves add the blueberries and simmer for about 2 minutes until the skins start to splitPour into a bowl and mix in the coconut cream.Leave to cool.Whip the cream, then stir in the coconut and lime mixture and quinoa.Freeze for an hour, whisk, then freeze again for a further hour before a final whisk.Transfer to a covered container and freeze until solid. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Ingredients
1 ½ cups quinoa flakes
180g (about 20) dried figs, diced
3 tbsp of honey
1 ½ cups peanut butter
Method
Blend figs, peanut butter and honey with a dash of water until a dough.Add quinoa flakes and spread evenly in baking pan.Bake in preheated oven at 180°c (gas mark 4) for 30 minutes.Chop into bars when cool.
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