Pudding
Cooked quinoa. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Cookies
You may not think to put quinoa in your cookies, but with its nutty crunch, this variation of the time-tested oatmeal raisin cookie has never been more delicious. There are also other applications where quinoa can make a debut, such as in your gingersnap cookies or even as a welcome addition to a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. Of course, quinoa doesn't work well with the lighter cookies, like shortbread or Madeline, but a hearty cookie can stand up to the extra heft and texture of quinoa. Of course, using quinoa flour or meal is another way to incorporate quinoa, without changing the cookie as much as whole cooked quinoa would.
Cupcakes & Muffins
Not only does having quinoa in your cupcakes produce a pleasant appearance, but you just can't beat the texture. The addition of cooked quinoa to the batter, filling, or frosting changes the texture and taste of the cupcake. Once you get away from the thought of the cake texture of cupcakes, you can go wild with choices. Grated vegetables, fruit, and all sorts of concoctions can be used in cupcakes and muffins. So why not quinoa?
Quinoa chocolate brownie. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
If you didn't think brownies could get any better, think again. Adding cooked quinoa to your brownie mix will add a good deal of chewiness and a slight crunch as well. Using a red quinoa will add even more crunch; maybe enough to eliminate the nuts in your brownie recipe. That slightly bitter taste of quinoa is also a natural compliment to the sweetness of the fudge chocolate brownie.
Mousse
Yes, mousse is possible with quinoa and is also incredibly delicious. By adding hearty spices like cinnamon, cardamon, and cloves to the mouse, you mix the strong flavor with the delicateness of the mousse. Blend in a couple ripe bananas to firm up the texture and you have a great dessert. You can use your food processor to blend the quinoa or leave as is. When you use extreme ends in a flavor or texture spectrum, the result is a culinary surprise, and delight.
Quinoa can make some of the best desserts you have ever tasted. Not only does the nutty flavor often come out and intensify the dessert, but the lightly crunchy texture also adds another level of texture. So next time you think about what to have for dessert, make sure quinoa is part of your recipe.
Be sure to check back here later this week for a couple of tasty quinoa dessert recipes!
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