brownie - quinoa brownies

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
• 8 medjool dates
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 3 - 4 tablespoons water
• Flaked sea salt (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a dry skillet, toast the quinoa on medium heat until it begins to pop and is fragrant, about 1 - 2 minutes. Toss it a few times to ensure even toasting.

Add quinoa to a high powered blender and blend on high until it resembles the texture of flour. Transfer to a food processor.

Add dates, cocoa powder and coconut oil. Process until combined.

With processor running, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until a dough has formed.

Place in freezer for 3 - 4 hours until set.