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How to make chocolate cake with quinoa

Make Chocolate Cake With Quinoa

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To get 2 cups of cooked quinoa boil 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp of quinoa.

To get 2 cups of cooked quinoa boil 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp of quinoa.

In a blender or food processor blend together eggs, vanilla and milk.

In a blender or food processor blend together eggs, vanilla and milk.

Then add cooked quinoa and blend.

Then add cooked quinoa and blend.

In a separate bowl whisk together cocoa powder, palm sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. And add to the egg mixture, blend for a good 2-3 mins. And pour in your baking dish.

In a separate bowl whisk together cocoa powder, palm sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. And add to the egg mixture, blend for a good 2-3 mins. And pour in your baking dish.

I'm using a 9 by 9 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins or until a knife comes out clean.

I'm using a 9 by 9 cake pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 mins or until a knife comes out clean.

Take the cake out of the hot baking dish to stop additional cooking.

Take the cake out of the hot baking dish to stop additional cooking.

Here's a slice of heaven. Its absolutely guilt free, gluten free. My 3 year old daughter went nuts for it. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed.

Here's a slice of heaven. Its absolutely guilt free, gluten free. My 3 year old daughter went nuts for it. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed.

  • 2.0c Cooked and cooled quinoa
  • 4.0 Large eggs
  • 1/2c Grape seed oil/canola oil/ coconut oil
  • 1/2c Coconut palm sugar/stevia/agave syrup
  • 1/2c Soy/coconut/skim milk
  • 1.0c Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2tsp Baking soda
  • 1.0Tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1.0tsp Kosher salt