Cinnamon Quinoa Bars

This is a quick and easy recipe and makes a great on-the-go snack! I really like to eat these bars with a light spread of Nutella or a dollop of apple sauce. They can also be eaten with scrambled or over-easy eggs for a tasty breakfast or brunch.

There are varying sources on the internet regarding the ratio between dry and cooked quinoa. Some say it is 1:3 cups, whilst others say it's 1:4 cups. A dry serving is 45g or 1/4cup. This then makes approx. 125g / 4.5oz cooked quinoa, which equals just short of 1 whole cup. If using cups to measure out the ingredients, 3/4cup dry quinoa will make 2.5cups of cooked quinoa, which is necessary for the recipe below.

Cinnamon Quinoa Bars
Makes 6 large or 12 small bars
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Ingredients:
- 135g /5oz quinoa, dry
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 80ml / 3floz almond milk, unsweetened
- 5ml / 1tsp vanilla extract
- 1tbsp cinnamon

Method:
Cook the quinoa. Meanwhile, line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan or loaf tin with parchment.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.

Allow the quinoa to cool before stirring it into the egg mixture.
Pour into the baking tray and cook at 190C / 375F for 20-25 minutes, until set and golden.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

Cut into large or small squares and serve with light spreading of nut butter (I love Nutella for an extra sweet treat). ENJOY!

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Nutritional Information: (for six large bars)