How to Make Cinna-Coco Quinoa Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a tasty and nutritious snack that's easy to make and perfect for on-the-go, then look no further than these Cinna-Coco Quinoa Bites. Packed with the goodness of quinoa, coconut, and cinnamon, these little bites are a delicious treat that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while also providing a healthy dose of nutrients.

Quinoa is a powerhouse of nutrients, containing high levels of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. It's also naturally gluten-free ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • ⅔ cup quinoa
  • ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 24 non-stick mini-muffin cups.
  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir coconut, brown sugar, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Add quinoa and eggs to coconut mixture; stir until completely combined. Drop coconut mixture by the tablespoonful into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly crisp and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    41 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 32mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 43mg