Quinoa Brittle

This nut-free brittle is one of our favourite snacks. Its so easy to make and ridiculously delicious so don’t be put off by the ‘superfood’ ingredients. We eat it straight from the jar whenever we feel like a bit of sweet treat but you can also serve it alongside yoghurt or my chocolate pots for a healthier-than-your-average but totally-delicious dessert.

Makes one small kiln jar

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10 tbsp uncooked quinoa

6 tbsp oats

2 tbsp chia seeds

4 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp coconut or sunflower oil

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Preheat the oven to 180oC and line a large baking tray with baking parchment.

Mix all the ingredients together and ensure that everything is evenly coated.

Tip the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and spread into an even layer with a spatula. Make it as thin and even as possible (around the size of an A4 piece of paper) but also make sure there aren't any 'holes' in the layer. Place in the oven for 10 minutes before checking and rotating so that it cooks evenly. Cook for a further 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool completely before breaking into large shard. Store in an airtight container and snack as you please!