Nutty Protein Quinoa Balls

[jeninwa]

Just made these and they are delicious, as cookie did I changed the recipe, not peanut butter, made my own. Added some crio and some raw cacao powder. I am hoping no one else likes them so I don't have to share

[Cornish Cream]

I am hoping no one else likes them so I don't have to share

[Persistenttiger]

How wet is the mixture meant to be? It's so sticky I am not sure how I will roll it... have put it in the fridge to see if it firms up enough to roll.

[cookie1]

You have to really squish it together.

[Persistenttiger]

I didn't cook the quinoa as per instructions, I did it the way I normally do (just cooked and then drained), so I think the quinoa was wetter than it needed to be. I added some more almonds and some oat bran to help dry it out a bit, then rolled in some shredded coconut.

[Tasty]

Persistenttiger - I'd say you hit the nail on the head - because it was cooked and drained....it didn't have time to dry out like it would've in the fridge. Glad you found a solution though. I usually find they come together quite easily.

I'm glad the rest of you who have tried it (with your own adaptations) have loved it too. I find one is never enough and I usually keep going and going, even though they're meant to be a snack!

[cookie1]

I had a tray in the bottom of the fridge with them. I went to sneak another one this morning and they are all gone and of course the tray is still there. I make make some almond butter and see how they go. Do you think they would work with that?

[Tasty]

i don't see why not. i know others have made them with tahini and coconut etc

[Slice of Health]

Thanks so much for this unique recipe, I had some quinoa and wasn't sure what to do with it. I made these today and they were delicious and I love the texture. I halved the dates and used my fave dark choc from health section of woollies, which I grated in TMX first - still plenty sweet enough with reduced dates. I must have rolled mine small as I got 37 balls out of this mix. Gave half to a friend as a gift. Will make again soon, a lot tastier than my usual protein balls which are a little bland. 10/10 !!