Quinoa Flat Bread

For those of you that sometimes choose less paleo foods (I put them halfway down my scale) this is a recipe with gluten free quinoa flour. Technically, quinoa isn't a grain, but a grass.
For the answer to the question whether quinoa is paleo, well, the answer is still yes & no. If you are looking to cut down your carbs, you should avoid it, but if you have a more active lifestyle that requires a higher intake of carbs, quinoa might be a nice choice.
Another reason why you might want to avoid quinoa (flour), is that  besides a source of carbs and some protein, it doesn't have a lot a nutritional value. One of the pillars in paleo nutrition is choosing wholesome, nutritious foods.

Now, onto the baking.
Not that I was looking to make a recipe in particular with quinoa flour, I simply had quinoa flour in my cupboard and wondered if it would be suitable for baking breads.

This recipe is totally by feel, so perhaps it can be tweaked and perfected in future, but the result was not too bad for a first time!

150 grams of quinoa flour
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
125 ml water

Optional: sunflower seeds & pumpkin seeds.

Pre-heat the oven to 180c (350F)
Whisk all the ingredient together, adding in the baking soda last. Pour the batter in a loafpan (I used something like this) and bake for about 40 mins.





For more info on quinoa, check:
Mark's Daily Apple
Ultimate Paleo Guide



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