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!! 😀 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

When I tasted; what I thought was popped quinoa… it was still quite hard, tasted a little burnt, and I figured that must be what popped quinoa tasted like. Until… Side dish: Serve quinoa as you would couscous, rice, or any other whole grain. If desired, toss cooked quinoa with a little butter or olive oil; add fresh herbs and/or sliced green onions, then season with salt and pepper to taste. A great place to start is this 20-minute Quinoa Pilaf. Yes, we have actually written a love song for our puffed quinoa! And there's a reason for it: puffed quinoa is a real all round talent for your dishes. The fluffy puffed grain is vegan and is usually consumed raw, as an airy and crunchy topping on your muesli or bowl. A great complement or substitute to your conventional muesli and granola! Puffed quinoa – what is that? So, always shake in sideways. This makes the quinoa's surface get even heat. At times, lift the pan and shake sideways when smoke starts to develop. Quinoa seeds have a very bitter coating called saponins that work as a natural deterrent to birds and other pests. These same saponins can potentially cause intestinal irritation, especially in those who already have digestive issues.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.

If you hope to make "puffed" quinoa with a fluffy texture at home… this is not what you will get. Popped quinoa is often confused with puffed quinoa that you buy in stores or online.Plus, by eliminating the rinsing process that most recipes call for, you get a crunchier and more flavorful popped quinoa. What Goes In This Recipe? 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! 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 😛