Cinnamon Quinoa Bake

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 202.9
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 82.4 mg
  • Sodium: 37.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 8.7 g

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Introduction

A variation on a recipe that's been floating around for a while: http://gabbysgfree.com/2012/02/meatless-mo
nday-cinnamon-quinoa-bake/

I added a few extras, including amaranth, chia seed, and penut butter. A variation on a recipe that's been floating around for a while: http://gabbysgfree.com/2012/02/meatless-mo
nday-cinnamon-quinoa-bake/

I added a few extras, including amaranth, chia seed, and penut butter.
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    3 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
    2 tablespoon popped amaranth (optional)
    2 tablespoons chia seed (optional)
    1 tablespoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    1/8 cup toasted pecan pieces
    1/4 cup raisins
    1/2 tsp salt
    4 eggs, beaten
    1/3 cup milk
    Stevia, or the sweetener of your choice, to taste
    1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tips

You can sub in the milk of your choice - soy, almond, or what have you. The peanut butter is optional.


Directions

Preheat oven to 375. Line an 8x8 baking dish with lightly oiled parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, amaranth, chia seeds, spices, nuts, and raisins.

In a smaller bowl, beat eggs, and whisk in milk, stevia, and vanilla.

Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine. Pour mixture into dish, and bake for 20-30 minutes, until set and golden.

Using the parchment paper, immediately remove from dish, and allow to cool. Cut into squares and serve.

Serving Size: Make 9 squares

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GRRLSCOUT224.