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    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted October 11, 2015 (last updated May 1, 2020) by Wendy Polisi

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    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies are a healthier alternative to traditional brownie recipes. Gluten Free with a Vegan Option.
    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies - These gluten free quinoa brownies are rich and decadent. They even have a vegan option! | WendyPolisi.com
    Today is the last day of #Choctoberfest and today I've made you brownies. Not just any brownies, Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies. These are rich, fudgy and oh-so delicious. It is hard to believe that they are gluten free.

    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies - These gluten free quinoa brownies are rich and decadent. They even have a vegan option! | WendyPolisi.com
    In case you missed the other posts this week we made:
    Crispy Quinoa Cashew Clusters
    Chocolate Almond Butter Pudding
    Chocolate Quinoa Pancakes (& a secret weapon for getting your kiddos to eat greens)

    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies - These gluten free quinoa brownies are rich and decadent. They even have a vegan option! | WendyPolisi.com

    While there is still time, make sure you check out this post to enter the amazing chocolate giveaway!

    Sending you chocolate love.

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    5 from 1 vote

    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

    Nothing says special occasion like a hot fudgy brownie! It is hard to believe that these are packed with quinoa and gluten free.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Gluten Free
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces dark chocolate chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Earth Balance or unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
    • ¾ cup all purpose gluten free flour blend
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 3 large eggs or flax eggs
    • ¾ cup coconut palm sugar
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup plain low-fat or coconut yogurt
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup chopped walnuts optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Line a 9 x 9 square pan with parchment paper allowing the sides of the parchment paper to overlap the pan.
    • Place a metal bowl over a pot of simmering water and add dark chocolate and butter. Melt, stirring occasionally and being careful to not allow the water to touch the chocolate.
    • Meanwhile, place quinoa and flour in a blender. Process for 2 minutes. Add cocoa powder, salt and baking soda. Process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
    • If using flax eggs, combine 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds with ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon of warm water. Mix well and set aside to thicken.
    • In a medium bowl combine eggs (or flax eggs), coconut palm sugar and maple syrup. Whisk until well combined. Add yogurt, coconut oil, vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
    • Add wet ingredients to the quinoa mixture and stir until well combined. Stir in walnuts. (optional) Place batter in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and place pan on rack. Allow to cool completely. Use the parchment paper to lift brownies from pan, cut and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

     

    Double Chocolate Quinoa Brownies

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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Shannon Graham

      December 16, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      A much healthier brownie than what I eat! Love it!

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