These quinoa bars are great for a quick and delicious snack throughout the day, as a breakfast bar, or a healthy after dinner snack. 

Ingredients100g unsalted butter, softened85g (1/2 cup) coconut sugar1 egg1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract150g (1 cup) white coconut flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon(1/2 cup) uncooked pearl Quinola grains100g chopped dark chocolate1/3 cup) chopped walnuts MethodMix the butter and coconut sugar in a large bowl until creamy and beat the egg in a separate bowl.Add the baking powder, coconut flour, uncooked Quinoa grains, vanilla extract and cinnamon to the bowl and mix with the sugar and butter.When combined, add the egg and continue to mix thoroughly, adding the chopped chocolate and walnuts.Separate the mixture into balls and flatten, placing on...

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!

Ingredients70g dark chocolate100g unsalted butter2 heaped tbsp cocoa powder200g caster sugar1tsp gluten free baking powder2 eggs50g quinoa flour1tsp vanilla essencepinch of salt PREPARATIONPreheat an oven to 160˚C and butter and line a 20 cm square baking tin. METHOD Melt the chocolate and butter together in a bowl on a very low setting in a microwave or in a bowl over a pan of hot water.In a mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together until creamy and fold in the rest of ingredients together with butter and chocolate mix.Bake for 30 minutes.