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These No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bites are the perfect snack! It takes no time at all to throw together the ingredients and roll them into balls. Oncethey're frozen, they are ready to eat! Super healthy and full of taste, these protein bites are perfect for that quick burst of energy you need in your day! And they are ridiculously tasty!

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You have no idea how excited I am to post this recipe! There's 2 reasons why I'm so excited...one is because these Quinoa Protein Bites taste so amazing...oh my goodness I could eat 15 of these little balls in one sitting! The other reason I'm excited to post this recipe is because it's my first food video! Ya'll...I still can't believe I did it! You've all seen the cute little food videoson YouTube and on other social media channels so you know what I'm talking about here. For the past year, I've wanted to make my own food videos to my own recipes but I was terrified to do it! It takes a lot to really nail food photography and I feel my photography is pretty much there...but that took about a year to accomplish. Introducing one more thing into my already busy life really stressed me out. How in the world was I going to makefood videos happen?!?

I did a lot of reading of articles and reaching out to other food bloggers to ask about their experience with food video. I even priced it out to see how much some of my food blogger friends would charge me for them to do my food videos. I was seriously stressing out about it because I've wanted to add food videos so badly to my site!

About a month ago, I finally said to myself, "You know what....you're going to learn how to do food videos. So just go do it." I mean...outside of food blogging, I'm an analyst so that's kinda what I do. People pay me to figure stuff out for computer softwareand I do it everyday...so why am I freaking out about learning how to make food videos?

So I took a leap of faith and I did what I do best (outside of cooking)...I started researching. I reached out to my cousin who is a film editor and told her what I was trying to do and told her I had no idea where to start. She was kind enough to write me out detailed scenes for this Quinoa Protein Bites recipe video...SCENES I tell you! I would have never thought to pre-write my scenes before filming! Thank God for her expertise! So thankful...let me tell you. So there...I had step one covered...

The rest just kinda fell into my lap. Tyler, who is a really good friend of mine and who created this Brussels Sprout Salad, showed me a new independent film he and his team has been working on and it just hit me....Tyler knows how to do videos! After talking to him, he uses the same software to edit his films that my cousin recommended I use. So I approach Tyler and said, "IfI promise to make you a really yummy recipe of his choice, would he consider helping me learn how to not only film the recipe but also edit it?" Because he's such a fantastic friend, he said yes. .Here it is ya'll...take a look and tell me what you think!!!

Is my first food video perfect, no. But I'm super proud of how thisfood video turned out! I can tell you that filming was the hardest part. You wouldn't think simple things like hand placement and moving a bowl from one spot to another would be so difficult, but it really is. As for the editing...I was scared to death of using Adobe Premiere at first. I didn't want to do it. I ask Tyler if I could pay him to edit all my future videos and he kept telling me, "Amanda, it's easy and I promise you will get it on the first try." I didn't believe him. But, in true Tyler fashion, he was right and I was wrong. So yippee to my first food video and a super yippee to Tyler and my cousin who took the time to help me! Ok...now onto this ridiculously easy and fantastic tasting recipe.

Do you guys remember me talking about my friend Lindsay in some of my previous posts? I have several friends who send me recipes to try and every single one of the recipes Lindsay sends over is fantastic! She sent me the Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Meatloaf recipe, the Turkey Tots (I need to make those again here soon) and the Italian Marinara with Meatballs recipe. So Lindsay knows good food! Lindsay and I are both on a kick to eat clean so she sent me over this recipe for the Quinoa Protein Bites and I fell in love with them. I've altered her recipe slightly. Because I'm all about eating food with protein, I've added in a scoop of vanilla protein powder and let me tell you these little bites are so good and quite addicting! My 7 year old who is the pickiest eater in the world loves these bites! I'm on my 7th batch in 4 weeks. He asks me to make these for him all the time and I do because they are healthy. YES! You heard me...healthy!

These Quinoa Protein Bites have 10 ingredients: cooked quinoa, oats, maple syrup, ground flax seed, peanut butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt and mini chocolate chips. So when my son asks if he can grab a couple out of the freezer, I always say yes because these are naturally gluten free, he's getting nutrition in every bite and he's getting some protein! Oh...and the best part about these is that they are no-bake! You cook your quinoa and throw the other ingredients into a bowl, roll them into balls and freeze!

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My mom used to make those no-bake chocolate oatmeal peanut butter cookies when I was a kid. Do you remember those? Well, these Quinoa Protein Bites taste exactly like those cookies! And with that being said ya'll...go get started making these! They taste like cookies, but they are healthy! I can't stop raving about each little bite! Just like I say at the end of my video, Happy Eats!

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No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bites

These No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bites are the perfect snack! It takes no time at all to throw together the ingredients and roll them into balls. Once they're frozen, they are ready to eat! Super healthy and full of taste, these protein bites are perfect for that quick burst of energy you need in your day! And they are ridiculously tasty!

5 from 14 votes

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: 25 people

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Amanda Mason

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.

  • Once the quinoa is cooked, combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir until well incorporated.

  • Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls. You can make them into 1 inch or 2 inch balls.

  • Put the balls on the lined baking sheet and put into the freezer for 6 hours.

  • Once they've frozen, transfer them into a freezer safe ziplock bag and store in the freezer.

Video

Notes

Tip - When rolling the balls, keep a small bowl of water near you and keep your hands wet. The moisture from your hands helps the mixture form into perfect balls!

The powdered sugar at the end is optional!

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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About Amanda Mason

Hi! I'm Amanda, the founder and creator behind Recipes Worth Repeating! Simply put, I focus on creating delicious recipes for everyone. I offer variety. I offer convenience. I offer yumminess! And that's why people keep coming back. The recipes I create are absolutely worth repeating.

Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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Comments

  1. cis

    Can I omit the maple syrup (I don't like overly sweet stuff)?
    Also, I wish there was an automated conversion to metric measurements on your site.
    Cannot wait to try this recipe though! It looks great 🙂

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    • Amanda Mason

      You're going to need some type of "stickiness" to help hold these together. Maybe try honey or an unsweetened syrup. I'll look into the automated measurements conversion!!

      Reply

  2. Mary Bostow

    Healthy and delicious, that's a winning combination here!

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    • Amanda Mason

      These are delicious! They make for the best snack! Enjoy!

      Reply

  3. Gene

    No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bites+Video - Recipes Worth Repeating (4)
    These look great! What a nice treat. I liked the video, well done for braving the world of video. I have done one myself but need to get brave again. Thanks for the encouragement.

    Reply

    • Amanda Mason

      I'm glad it was helpful!! Video just takes time and patience - and good lighting!!!

      Reply

  4. Heather

    No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bites+Video - Recipes Worth Repeating (5)
    Your video turned out amazing and these quinoa bites are to die for! Super healthy and so easy to make ... and I love that they are made with such simple ingredients. Perfect!

    Reply

    • Amanda Mason

      Thanks! Yeah I worked long and hard on it lol!!I just know you're going to love these little quinoa protein bites!!

      Reply

  5. Stacey

    No-Bake Quinoa Protein Bites+Video - Recipes Worth Repeating (6)
    Those quinoa bites sound so good and are ideal for my busy schedule! Your video is wonderful, love it!

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    • Amanda Mason

      Thanks, Stacey!! So glad you liked the video!!

      Reply

  6. Kitty

    YUM! Such a great little snack. I need to make these for the days when I'm starving just before making dinner. Making dinner while hungry is much like going to the grocery store hungry. LOL

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    • Amanda Mason

      Yes- these Quinoa Protein Bites are the perfect little pop them in your mouth to hold you over before dinner!

      Reply

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FAQs

Is quinoa good for protein shakes? ›

This "super grain" is healthy and full of nutrients, and it can also be used as a protein powder. Quinoa is abundant in fiber and protein, making it an excellent addition to a balanced diet.

Why is my quinoa so mushy after cooking? ›

It all comes down to texture. Add too little water and your grains may burn on the bottom of the pot before they cook through. Add too much water and you'll end up with soggy, overcooked, and mushy grains.

Why is my quinoa not fluffy? ›

Most quinoa recipes, including the cooking instructions printed on packages, call for 2 cups of water for every 1 cup quinoa. That's how you get a clumpy, wet mess. Reducing the water to 1½ cups for every cup of quinoa gives you a drier and fluffier result.

Can I eat quinoa every day? ›

You can eat one-two cups of cooked quinoa in a day. You should avoid eating it if you experience stomachache, itchiness or vomiting after consuming it. A study by Harvard Public School of Health has reported that eating a bowl of quinoa daily is healthy and without any side effects.

What can I combine with quinoa for complete protein? ›

While quinoa is considered a “psuedo-cereal”, it is a complete protein on it's own. Most grains, however, are not complete proteins. By adding beans, you create a complete protein. You can also use any type of bean!

Why should you soak quinoa before cooking? ›

*Soaking grains helps to remove some of the naturally occurring phytic acid in the grain, which helps improve digestibility and speed cook time. To soak: Rinse quinoa thoroughly then add to a large mixing bowl or pot and cover with twice the amount of lukewarm water (2 cups water, 1 cup quinoa).

Is quinoa healthier than rice? ›

Quinoa is rich in both fiber and protein, contains a much higher amount of other nutrients, and has a similar fluffy texture to the rice. A cup of quinoa contains twice more protein and about 5 g more fiber than white rice. Quinoa contains fewer calories and carbohydrates than white rice.

What happens if you don't wash quinoa? ›

The whole debate started thanks to saponin, a naturally occurring chemical that coats every tiny grain of quinoa. It's there for good reason—to ward off insects—but it has a strong, unpleasant taste. Rinsing the quinoa gets rid of the saponin and thus its bitter flavor—great.

Why does quinoa taste weird? ›

So as an evolutionary defense against being eaten by birds, quinoa grows with a natural coating of a substance called saponin. Saponin has a bitter flavor which discourages birds from eating it. Unfortunately, it will also discourage you from eating it, unless you do something about it.

How much does 1 cup of quinoa make? ›

For 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, you'll want to use 2 cups of water—this will yield 3 cups of cooked quinoa. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the temperature to medium-low and pop the lid on securely.

How do you pimp up quinoa? ›

Easy ways to flavor quinoa: Broth: first and foremost, change up the liquid that you're using to cook your quinoa. Rather than using water, try to change it up for broth (veggie, chicken, beef, mushroom, etc). You can also use coconut milk if you're wanting something a little more creamy/tropical.

Can you get enough protein from quinoa? ›

Quinoa and Health

One cup cooked provides about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Unlike some plant proteins, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own.

Is quinoa protein as good as meat protein? ›

it's a full-fledged Meat substitute!

And last but not least, quinoa has a high protein biological value (73%), similar to that of beef! So it will probably not surprise you that more and more vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians around the globe are embracing Quinoa as a full-fledged meat substitute!

Is quinoa good for muscle gain? ›

More than just a 'trendy' health food, quinoa (pronounced “keen-whah”) is another great whole grain to add to your post-workout meal. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids making it a high-quality source of protein. Protein is important for muscle growth, repair and recovery after a workout.

Is quinoa a protein or carb? ›

Quinoa is considered a carbohydrate because it contains many carbs per serving. Although it contains some protein, the macronutrient distribution is closer to what you find in other grains and starches.

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