Appetizers Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Puffed Quinoa Cinnamon Snack Bites

Ever heard of puffed quinoa? Lundberg Antique White Quinoa puffs in 30 seconds and lends itself to sweet or salty bites that are fun to make, eat, and share with family, friends, or followers. Plus, they’re not just full of hot air—they’re protein-packed to keep you going all day.

Minutes

Servings

ball

220

Calories

Ingredients

1

cup

Organic Antique White Quinoa suggested substitutions
¹⁄₂

cup

Organic Brown Rice Syrup suggested substitutions
4

cups

oil for frying
1

cups

almonds - toasted, unsalted, roughly chopped
1

tsp

cinnamon

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 ball

Serves: 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories:		220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat: 9g		12%
	Saturated Fat: 1g
	Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg		0%
Sodium: 30mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate: 30g		11%
	Dietary Fiber: 4g	14%
	Sugars: 10g	20%
Protein: 6g		12%

Instructions

Fill a large pot with frying oil of choice and heat to 360 degrees.
When temperature of oil is at 360 degrees, carefully add dry, uncooked quinoa and fry for 30 seconds.
Remove quinoa and carefully add to a paper-lined plate to cool.
Add quinoa, chopped almonds, cinnamon and rice syrup to a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
Roll into 1-inch balls on paper-lined plate, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Enjoy!