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Most like to enjoy these refreshing energy bars as a frozen treat.
Here’s the recipe to serve 6:

Pomegranate Date Quinoa Energy Bar

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Medjool dates
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds (1/4 of a big promegranate)
• ½ cup flax seed powder
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup hemp seed powder
• pinch of sea salt

Here are the instructions to make these delicious energy bars:
 
 

1. Remove the core from the dates and chop into small chunks. They might be very sticky.
2. Add all the ingredients into the food processor and process until smooth, or to the texture that you desire.
3. Scoop the mixture into the bar-shaped silicon molds, this fills six 7.6×2.7×3 cm (3×1×1.2 inches) molds.
4. Wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
5. Remove the energy bars from the molds and put them into a freezer box or bags, keep them in the freezer and eat directly from the freezer. If it’s too cold for you, you can wait until it reaches room temperature, but don’t wait for too long, otherwise they turn soft and mushy.

Source: Annie Taylor Chen

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***Chai Spiced Quinoa ***

Ingredients:
2 cups almond milk, more for serving (I used Unsweetened Vanilla)
1 cup dry organic quinoa
1/2 Chopped apple
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 pinch cloves
1 pinch cardamom
Stevia, or other sweetener, to taste


Directions:
In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom to a boil. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a low. Cover with lid and allow to simmer 15 – 20 minutes until almond milk has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.


Top with chopped apple, cinnamon & Stevia.
Serve warm topped with more almond milk.

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• ¾ cup Medjool dates
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds (1/4 of a big promegranate)
• ½ cup flax seed powder
• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup hemp seed powder
• pinch of sea salt

Here are the instructions to make these delicious Pomegranate Quinoa Energy Bars:

1. Remove the core from the dates and chop into small chunks. They might be very sticky.


2. Add all the ingredients into the food processor and process until smooth, or to the texture that you desire.


3. Scoop the mixture into the bar-shaped silicon molds, this fills six 7.6×2.7×3 cm (3×1×1.2 inches) molds.


4. Wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze overnight.


5. Remove the energy bars from the molds and put them into a freezer box or bags, keep them in the freezer and eat directly from the freezer. If it’s too cold for you, you can wait until it reaches room temperature, but don’t wait for too long, otherwise they turn soft and mushy.

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Source: Annie Taylor Chen

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Quinoa is a good source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and a complete protein.

Millet is considered to be one of the least allergenic and most digestible grains available, plus it’s loaded with B-vitamins, phosphorous and potassium.

Both are warming grains so will help to heat the body during the cold winter months.

Once cooked, store your cooled grain mix in an airtight container in the fridge for five days. I make my mix on lazy Sunday nights, so I have breakfast for the entire work week. It takes about 3-4 minutes to assemble in the morning, and I’m good to go. You can even keep your re-heated grain mix in a thermos to enjoy at work and add your toppings there.

Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need for approximately 5 days of Healthy Breakfast Cereal:

1 cup quinoa
1 cup millet
4 ½ cups water
pinch of sea salt

Cook this up in 3 easy steps to store in the fridge until you’re ready to eat:

1. Rinse grains very well. Place in saucepan. Add water and salt.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

3. Let cool slightly. Store in a container in the fridge.

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Generally, the only reason to limit and avoid whole food carbs is when you’re on a low-carb diet and need to lose weight quickly.
 

Carbs have been unfairly blamed for causing the obesity epidemic.

However, the truth is that not all carbs are created equal.

Processed junk foods high in sugar and refined grains are definitely unhealthy and fattening.

But this has no relevance to whole, fiber-rich foods that also happen to contain carbohydrates.

Here are 5 healthy sources of carbs that you should try to include in your daily diet:

1. Quinoa

Quinoa is a nutritious seed that has become incredibly popular in the natural health community.

It is classified as a pseudo-cereal, a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain.

Cooked quinoa is 21.3% carbs, making it a high-carb food. However, it is also a good source of protein and fiber.

Quinoa is rich in many minerals and plant compounds. It has been linked to health benefits like improved blood sugar control.

It does not contain any gluten, making it a popular alternative to wheat on a gluten-free diet.

Quinoa is also very filling since it is relatively high in fiber and protein. For this reason, it may be an excellent addition to an effective weight loss diet.

Bottom Line: Quinoa is highly nutritious. It may have numerous health benefits, including improved blood sugar control. Quinoa is also high in protein and fiber, so it may be useful for weight loss.

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• 6 eggs
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded (1/4 cup reserved for tops)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• ½ onion
• ½ cup sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped

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Quinoa is one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein and lots more — and it tastes good, too! It’s native to Bolivia, comes in three different varieties (white, red and black) and is related to spinach and beets. As a gluten-free grain, it has become quite popular in recent years with its mild flavor and light crunch. It has become a nutrient-rich substitute for pasta, rice, couscous and cereals. Also available as gluten-free flour for baking.

Below are the 3 delicious and healthy quinoa recipes that you should try. My favorite is the Mexican Quinoa!
(Sara Lynn explains more in the video.)

1. Rainbow Quinoa Salad
 

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup corn
2 carrots, grated
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup broccoli florets
¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
salt and pepper

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I prep the quinoa and dressing in advance, and sock them away in the fridge. Then on the morning I’d like to serve this, I simply soft-boil a few eggs, slice an avocado, and dress the breakfast bowl. Undressed, the bowl can remain in the refrigerator for four to five days. Feel free to double the recipe to get even more mileage out of it (or at the very least, double the dressing so you can be primed and ready for a salad later in the week).

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