Organic Quinoa Flakes

Organic Quinoa Flakes

 What are quinoa flakes? They're essentially quinoa seeds pressed down into a flake. So they contain all of the same goodness as quinoa, just pressed into a different form to be enjoyed in more ways!

Ingredients: 100% organic quinoa flakes

Country of Origin: Bolivia

HEALTH BENEFITS:

The nutritional profile of Quinoa is impressive, giving this seed some important health benefits to brag about:

• Assists with weight loss 
• Benefits the gluten-free diet with a variety of nutrients not found in other gluten-free grain sources
• Has anti-cancer properties with all those anti-oxidants
• Is gut-health friendly 
• Supports bone health 

NUTRITION:

This well-rounded seed offers a lot for the body as its high in:

• Protein & fiber
• Manganese, magnesium & phosphorus
• Folate, copper & iron
• Thiamine, vitamin B-6 & potassium

1 cup of cooked quinoa contains: 22 calories, 4g of fat, 39g of carbohydrates, 5g of fibre & 8g of protein

RECIPE:

Overnight Superfood Bowl with Chia Seeds & Quinoa Flakes

Author: www.thefullhelping.com

Ingredients:

3 tbsp chia seeds
1/3 cup quinoa flakes
1 cup almond milk (add more if needed)
1 tsp vanilla
maple syrup to taste

Topping:

1 chopped banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 tbsp cacao nibs
1 tbsp goji berries

Instructions:

Mix the chia seeds, quinoa flakes, almond milk, stevia if using, and vanilla in a bowl and set in the fridge overnight. Add more almond milk int he morning if it’s too thick or pasty.

Top with fruit and nibs, and enjoy!