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    Home » Recipes » 30 Minute Recipes

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake

    Published: Jun 3, 2015 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake – This high protein, lightly sweet quinoa cake is healthy enough for breakfast. Use leftover quinoa to make it super quick and easy.

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake

    This Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake came about with some inspiration from leftover quinoa. Yes, leftover cooked quinoa is hidden in these high protein treats! Low in sugar, dairy free and loaded with healthy ingredients, this quinoa cake would make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake

    The quinoa gives these treats a nice chew, but they are still soft and moist. The texture falls somewhere between a quick bread and a cake and are similar to my Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake posted earlier on the blog. As always, the kids gobbled these up in no time!

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake

    I made these several different ways, testing out what worked best. I actually like them less sweet and with the chocolate chips dotted across the top, but I give an option for sweeter if you prefer and you can always stir the chocolate chips throughout the batter as well. I tested them with all purpose flour and whole wheat flour, preferring the whole wheat, but both work, so feel free to use what you like. Lastly, since these are vegan, and therefore egg free, I tested a few different binders and really preferred using arrowroot powder in this recipe. However, a flax egg or cornstarch will work also.

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake

    That pic was snapped fresh out of the oven. Look at that gooey chocolate! So good!

    This Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cake is best stored in the fridge, but I like them brought to room temperature or heated up just for a few seconds in the microwave before eating.

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cake

    I hope you love this Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake as much as we do. If you try it, please leave me a comment below with your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

    stack of 3 snack bars with chocolate chips

    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake

    Using leftover quinoa, this high protein lightly sweet treat is healthy enough for breakfast.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: dairy free, nut free, oil free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder (alternately, cornstarch or 1 tbsp flax meal)
    • 3 tbsp water
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa (quinoa that was cooked in water NOT broth - leftovers work perfectly)
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup coconut sugar (optional) (add only if you prefer a sweeter taste)
    • 1 tbsp vanilla
    • ¼ cup coconut milk (I used full fat)
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour (all purpose would work too)
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ¼ cup non dairy chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Mix the arrowroot powder and water in a small bowl and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the cooked quinoa, maple syrup, coconut sugar (if using), vanilla and coconut milk.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda.
    • Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
    • Stir in the arrowroot powder mixture until fully incorporated.
    • Pour batter into an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment or sprayed lightly with coconut oil. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cake - high in protein and slightly sweet, this quinoa cake is healthy enough for breakfast, but you'll enjoy it as dessert or a snack just as much!

     

     

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    1. Becky says

      December 30, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Oh my goodness, I love this idea!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 30, 2015 at 7:03 pm

        Thanks, Becky! It’s a great way to get an extra healthy does of protein!

        Reply
    2. Cadry's Kitchen says

      December 30, 2015 at 11:48 am

      I tend to not be a huge fan of quinoa, but I could totally go for it in this form! BTW, I yummed this! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 30, 2015 at 7:02 pm

        Yay for the yumming! 😉 Thank you, Cadry! I think you would like quinoa in this form! 🙂

        Reply
    3. alisha says

      August 06, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      I baked these yesterday & YUM!
      I kept out the sugar & at first thought it could have used it, but I think some added chocolate chips will help sweeten it up for me next time. And there will be a next time…since I ate A LOT of this “snack” straight out of the oven!
      *Day 2 thoughts…It’s lovely with just the maple syrup, trying to acclimate to desserts with less sugar/sweetness can be tough, but worthwhile. Our tastes can change with some effort!
      Thanks for this great recipe Jenn!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        August 06, 2015 at 8:59 pm

        Alisha, thank you so much for your feedback! Awesome to know that it’s just as good without the sugar!! Fantastic! I’m so glad you liked it. It’s definitely hard to stay away from, right?! I will have to try it without sugar next time too!

        Reply
    4. Shirin says

      June 13, 2015 at 8:00 am

      Can we replace whole wheat flour with a gluten free flour..can u suggest any gluten free one that can go with quinoa.thanks
      shirin

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 13, 2015 at 8:10 am

        Hi, Shirin. I’m only just beginning to work with gluten free flours from time to time. You can’t just replace one gluten free flour 1:1 for a gluten flour. If you do a replacement, I would suggest using a gluten free flour blend from the store. From what I understand, those are designed to work like gluten flours. If you give it a try or decide to experiment with other gluten free flours, please let me know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    5. Lina says

      June 12, 2015 at 1:52 am

      How long can I keep them in the fridge ? 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 12, 2015 at 9:32 am

        I made two batches at at time once, so I had a lot leftover. I kept them in the fridge for a week and they were fine! They are especially yummy heated up for a few seconds after coming out of the fridge!

        Reply
    6. lovemefeedme says

      June 04, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      These look so incredible and so easy! I loooove the texture of quinoa so these are right up my alley plus chocolate hehe

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 04, 2015 at 2:46 pm

        Everything is better with chocolate, right?! It’s amazing how versatile quinoa is! Let me know if you try them, Leah!

        Reply
    7. linda says

      June 04, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      I make this combination of equal parts of brown and white rice and quinoa . You think I could use that??

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 04, 2015 at 12:05 pm

        Hi, Linda. I’m really not sure. Rice is much chunkier than quinoa so it might not blend as well. If you try it, let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
        • linda says

          June 05, 2015 at 4:45 am

          ok , just made last night with the brown ,white and quinoa and i was IMPRESSED!! I will need to make just quinoa and see the difference.. Thanks for such a great idea!!

        • Jenn S. says

          June 05, 2015 at 8:25 am

          Wow, Linda, that’s great! I honestly wasn’t sure about the rice when you asked, but I’m so happy to hear it worked out! Now you’ve got my wheels turning for creating some sweet treats with rice! 🙂

    8. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says

      June 04, 2015 at 1:50 am

      You know how much I LOVE your banana chocolate chip snack cake so I can’t wait to try these <3 They look amazing!!!

      Reply
    9. Sophia @veggies dont bite says

      June 03, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Snack cake?? That means I can eat it throughout the day right? I mean it’s just a snack and you should have many of these! YUM YUM!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 03, 2015 at 5:35 pm

        YES, Sophia! That’s exactly right! To me, cake is super sweet and this most certainly is not. However, it’s not a dense bar either. And, because it’s healthier…snack cake seemed like the perfect title. 🙂 Eat up!

        Reply
    10. Linda @ Veganosity says

      June 03, 2015 at 7:44 am

      These look amazing Jenn! They remind me of rice krispie treats, only healthier.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 03, 2015 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks, Linda. They are nothing like rice krispie treats…they are soft like cake. But, yes, healthier!

        Reply

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