This scrumptious gluten-free desert combines the natural sweetness of the fall’s juiciest apples with the hearty goodness of a protein-rich quinoa. It's the perfect guilt-free addition to conclude any Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients:
4 Apples, sliced
1/2 cup Date sugar
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Ginger slices, crystallized & Organic
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup Almond Flour
1 cup cooked Quinoa Whole Grain
1/2 cup Date Sugar
1/2 cup chopped Honey-Roasted Pecans
3/4 cup Coconut Oil
Instructions: Red Quinoa Streusel
To a large mixing bowl, add the almond flour, cooked quinoa, date sugar, and chopped pecans and mix until well combined.
Next, add in the coconut oil and continue to mix until a coarse texture is formed, then set the streusel aside for later.
Instructions: Apple Crisp
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, toss together the apple slices, date sugar, chopped crystallized ginger, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until the apple slices are evenly coated.
Next, transfer the apple mixture onto the prepared pan.
Sprinkle the Red Quinoa Streusel mixture in an even layer over the apples.
Bake the apple crisp for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown.
Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
*original recipe by NowFoods
*additions made by DailyVita