Blender Blackberry Quinoa Cake

A unique health-conscious pastry that harmonizes the tender texture of cooked quinoa with the natural sweetness of fresh berries, resulting in a particularly nutritious and satisfying culinary creation. This elegant preparation serves as an ideal indulgent breakfast or a light dessert crafted from purely natural ingredients, offering a nutrient-rich, gluten-free, and dairy-free experience.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:8

1Make sure the quinoa is cooked (1 cup of quinoa to 2 cups of water gives about 3 cups).
2Heat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
3Put the first 8 ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
4Add vegetable milk (soy, almond, oat, etc.), coconut flour and chia seeds; Mix until the dough forms.
5Optional: add fresh berries for added color.
6Pour the dough into a greased 20x20 cm pan or lined muffin tins.
7In a separate bowl, mash the berries with a fork.
8Sprinkle the crushed berries on the dough evenly.
9Bake for 45-50 minutes, and check after 35 minutes if the cake is ready.
10Sprinkle an optional extra of cinnamon and coconut sugar after baking.
11Allow to cool before cutting. Keep in the fridge or freeze for 6-8 weeks.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa, 4 egg whites, 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-3 tablespoons organic berry jam, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional), 1/4 cup plant-based milk, 6-8 ounces fresh berries, 1/4 cup coconut flour, Optional topping: 1 tablespoon cinnamon and coconut sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 649
Protein: 20.5g
Carbs: 123.6g
Sugar: 39.7g

Chef tips

Try swapping the berries for other fruits like strawberries or raspberries. For a less sweet cake, reduce the honey or syrup amount.

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Nutrition

Calories: 649
Protein: 20.5g
Carbs: 123.6g
Sugar: 39.7g

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Chef tips

Try swapping the berries for other fruits like strawberries or raspberries. For a less sweet cake, reduce the honey or syrup amount.

Culinary reasoning

A unique health-conscious pastry that harmonizes the tender texture of cooked quinoa with the natural sweetness of fresh berries, resulting in a particularly nutritious and satisfying culinary creation. This elegant preparation serves as an ideal indulgent breakfast or a light dessert crafted from purely natural ingredients, offering a nutrient-rich, gluten-free, and dairy-free experience.

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