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Organic Puffed Quinoa

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Description

Organic Puffed Quinoa is a Powerhouse of Protein.

Organic Puffed Quinoa is light in texture, with a soft surface. As well as being a protein powerhouse which contains all nine essential amino acids, great for building your energy stores!

It’s also rich in iron, supporting healthy oxygen flow throughout the body, plus a source of fibre, magnesium, and B vitamins.

Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and easy to use, popped quinoa is perfect for:

Sprinkling over yoghurt or smoothie bowls
Adding crunch to salads
Making homemade snack bars or granola
Mixing into baking recipes like cookies or energy balls

Quinoa has been a staple in South America for thousands of years, known for its impressive nutritional profile. If you’re a fan of quinoa in all forms, don’t forget to check out our organic quinoa, white quinoa, and red quinoa varieties for cooking.

Ingredients: Organic Quinoa

Origin: Bolivia / Netherlands

Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts, celery, mustard.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

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Nutritional Information

Typical Nutrient Values:	Amount per 100g:
Energy	1550kj/369kcal
Fat	2.5g
of which saturates	0.3g
Carbohydrate	78.5g
of which sugars	1.1g
Fibre	4g
Protein	6.1g
Salt	0.005g

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Cooking Instructions

Ingredients

100g Forest Whole Foods Organic Puffed Quinoa

130g Forest Whole Foods Organic Chopped dates

150g Nut Butter

125ml Non-dairy Milk

20g Forest Whole Foods Organic Cacao Powder

1/2 tsp Forest Whole Foods Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder

1/4 – 1/2 tsp sea salt

Method

Line an 8″ square baking tin with greaseproof paper and set aside
Mix the dates and nut butter in a food processor until it forms a paste
Add the milk alternative, cacao, cinnamon and salt and blend again until smooth
Gently mix the puffed quinoa with the date mixture until combined
Press the mixture into the lined tray – a damp hand can help to press it in firmly without it sticking
Place in the refrigerator for 2.5 hours (of the freezer for 30 mins).
Once removed, cut into 16 squares and serve with some fresh strawberries or raspberries.

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Storage

For optimum freshness keep in a cool place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Store in a tightly sealed bag or container.

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Kid-approved snack bars: Mix with nut butter and honey for easy no-bake bars everyone can grab on the go.
Breakfast upgrade: Sprinkle over yoghurt with fruit for a quick, protein-rich start before school or work.
Lunchbox crunch: Toss into wraps or salads for a light crunch kids won’t complain about.