BIOFAIR Organic Quinoa Pops 120g (Pack of 3)

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Another great advantage of this quinoa pop is storing it on the kitchen counter for at least two weeks. So you can make this store in an airtight container, which is handy to top your cereal, salad, or yogurt. Repeat this process until all quinoa is popped. Let cool for a few minutes before eating (it will be very hot right off the stove). Ways to Use Popped Quinoa I don’tthink I really need to say anything else about these beauties to convince you to try them. Just have a look at them. You know you want them. So GO! Go make them now!! 😀

Preheat the oven to 160’C. Add the quinoa pops to a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the cacao powder and vanilla powder and mix well. There are only a few seconds between perfectly popped quinoa and burnt pops. So provide all your attention while popping. No worries, the popping works takes a few minutes.

Kimberly Parsons is the owner and founder of The Retreat Cafés, which offer health conscious vegetarian food and yoga studios in London. She also caters for detox programmes and runs yoga retreats around the world. Kimberly is a trained naturopath and chef and all her recipes are focused on holistic health. I learned about soaking or moistening quinoa from Ancient Harvest's how-to properly toast quinoa, and it has been a game changer in making perfectly popped quinoa! Puffed quinoa comes in sweetened or unsweetened form. I personally prefer unsweetened because I get to add honey or sweetener of choice to my breakfast. Health Benefits of Quinoa Customize this popped quinoa with your favorite choice of flavors. One of the best tips is to drizzle some melted butter and garlic powder to have a savory taste. Caramel sauce and chocolate shavings will also play absolutely. So the choices are many and choose you artfully.

Breakfast: Remix your hot cereal routine. Instead of your usual oatmeal recipe, dig into a bowl of warm quinoa. You can also combine equal parts cooked quinoa and cooked oatmeal for a mash-up meal that will keep you full for hours. Add touches like maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, fresh or dried fruits, and nuts to finish. (Our Pressure Cooker Peaches and Cream Breakfast Quinoa, Cardamom-Pear Quinoa, and Strawberries and Cream Quinoa can guide you through this quinoa cooking idea.) Add the quinoa puffs, and stir to combine, making sure all the ingredients are coated in the chocolate paste. Taste and add a little more salt if needed. I also tried toasting quinoa in a cast iron skillet, which was unsuccessful. While the heavy bottom helped keep the quinoa from burning, the fact that the skillet needs to be oiled does not work for this recipe… since oil is not recommended when toasting quinoa. Soaking Quinoa Quinoa is a very old crop and is a pseudo-cereal, just like amaranth. It has been grown for over 5000 years in the heights of the Andes and is a staple food over there. After arriving in South America, Spanish colonialists considered the "Inka wheat" as food for the lower classes, which is why it only rose to fame in Europe over the past few decades. Puffed quinoa could be considered the popcorn of the Incas. It is made with a lot of pressure and heat. This version of the gran is airy and light and is a great as a topping or as a base for sweet dishes. Recipe for quinoa popsAfter preparing the baking pan, start by melting your butter and marshmallow, making sure to frequently stir everything with a rubber spatula. My chocolate crunch doughnuts have been my most popular recipe of all time (so far). You guys seemed to have fallen head over heals in love with it! I can totally see why though, it’s one of my favourite recipes too and it’s so simple. It doesn’t get easier than a 3-ingredient recipe. It often becomes light and airy with a nice and crisp outside. The popped quinoa still has a nice earthy and nutty flavor, which works perfectly in balancing the sweetness of this recipe.

Moisten quinoa with a 4:1 ratio of quinoa to water (or soak quinoa overnight, completely submerging it in water.) I have not tried it, but using quinoa in an air popper is not feasible as they have tiny structures. It may be struct to its filter. If anyone has tried this, then please share your experience with us. One of our readers updated us that the air popper is throwing the quinoa because of its lightweight. So, popping quinoa with this machine is not working as of now. Can you pop quinoa in the microwave? Now, another question would be, can quinoa be popped like popcorn? Yes, Of course, they can. Once popped, they are tiny and granular and are super crispy. To make popped quinoa, you only need a pan and quinoa. And nothing else. This sounds fantastic, right? Quinoa pops are pretty much what the name entails! Quinoa that has been popped or puffed. During this process the quinoa becomes slightly larger and gets a totally different texture. This simple method is almost foolproof and focuses on getting the quinoa perfectly airy with a light nutty flavor.I’m on a mission to eat good food as much as possible. This popped quinoa recipe makes me feel comfortable in writing and sharing. This could also be your alternative to popcorn. The only difference you will judge between the popped corn and quinoa is the SIZE. Quinoa is a grain that contains all essential amino acids unlike the other grains. Furthermore, quinoa has a high protein value as well as high quantities of fiber. Quinoa is also special because it is gluten free, which makes a favorite grain among people who suffer from Celiac disease or are gluten sensitive. I recently learned that quinoa also has a low glycemic index which makes it a perfect food to add to the menu if you are trying to control blood glucose level. Puffed Quinoa Breakfast Recipe Notes I’ve been really stressed out recently with clinic work and assessments, so I’ve been craving ALL THE CHOCOLATE! I know it’s not the best thing to eat to nourish your body during periods of high level stress, but my God does chocolate help my soul and mental well being! It becomes my bestest friend 😛 Spread the mixture out evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 160’C for 8-10 minutes, just until dry and crisp. Toss once in the middle. Gradually, while mixing the quinoa pops, pour the chocolate mixture into the large bowl. Keep mixing the quinoa pops until they’re all evenly chocolatey.

The only difference when using these quinoa pops instead of rice krispies is that these are slightly less crispy, don’t get me wrong they are still crispy enough to make this recipe totally amazing! What are the benefits of using these quinoa pops for the quinoa pop krispy treats? Add in the quinoa pops when everything is melted and stir around to coat them in the marshmallow mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, flatten and add the sprinkles on top. You could add as little or as much as you’d like here! Despite the title, the book is for anybody who wants to reach a synergy between body and spirit with vegetarian and gluten-free recipes that will bring a bit of the yogic philosophy into your kitchen. Her recipe book, titled ‘The Yoga Kitchen’ follows yogic philosophy and combines food and holistic health as a way to connect our energy, mind and body through the food we eat.

Shake for even heat. Quinoa is the only ingredient here, and the improper heat source directly affects the quinoa and makes it burnt. Adjusting the heat temperature within the little time frame is highly impossible. While many refer to quinoa as an ancient grain, it is a seed... a magical seed! And let me tell you why it is so special! Popped quinoa is: I tested it in larger pans and found the heating process more difficult to manage. Someone with more experience could control it, but that is not me! This is my healthy twist on the childhood classic. Kids (and grown ups!) will love this more nutritious version- it’s the perfect texture, full of antioxidant rich cacao flavour and, of course, it turns the milk chocolatey too. The sneaky vanilla powder makes it taste extra sweet without using loads of sweetener and the quinoa pops will fill little ones with loads of energy and a protein boost too. I recommend doubling the recipe, they’re that good!