Quinoa oats apple brownie. A delicious fudgy eggless brownie sweetened with natural sweetener and with very little oil. This brownie is completely gluten free, sugar free and also butter free. A healthy and guilt free treat for everyone. Apple, coconut, almond, dates and cinnamon made this brownie absolutely delicious.
I always love to use different gluten free flour in my baking like soybean flour, oats, buckwheat, cornmeal, sorghum, amaranth or rajgira, pearl millet etc. This time used protein rich quinoa flour to make this delicious and healthy brownie.
Quinoa is one of the world’s most popular health foods. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. It may improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and even aid weight loss. To read more health benefits of quinoa click here.
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Sending this post to 268 #Foodiemonday bloghop theme is Tropical Coconut suggested by Narmadha who blog at Nams Corner. Narmadha is a very talented blogger. Check out her space for different types of delicious recipes. You can get healthy and delicious Quinoa khara pongal recipe and many more. I am sure you will love her 26 different types of thali and platters.
And also contributing this post to A to Z monthly challenge. Wherein a group of bloggers come together and we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month’s alphabet is letter Q. And my star ingredient is Quinoa flour.
This brownie recipe is very easy to make. You have to make a paste of milk soaked pitted dates and raisins. Dates and raisins will perfectly sweeten your brownie. Grated apple, desiccated coconut, ground almond, cinnamon with quinoa and oats flour made this brownie nutritious and delicious. You can use any flour instead of quinoa flour. And if you don’t like date, you can always use powdered sugar or jaggery.
Recipe
Quinoa flour – 1 cup
Rolled oats – 1/2 cup
Apple – 1, large
Cocoa powder – 3 heaped tablespoon
Baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon
Almond – 1/4 cup
Cinnamon powder – 1 teaspoon
Desiccated coconut – 1/2 cup
Salt – a small pinch
Dates – 1 cup tightly packed or 30, pitted
Raisins – 1/4 cup
Milk – 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoon
Curd or yogurt – 1/4 cup
Oil – 1/3 cup
Desiccated coconut to sprinkle, optional
Method
1. Grind the rolled oats into fine powder. Add desiccated coconut and grind again for a few seconds. If you have oats powder then you can use it instead of rolled oats.
2. Grind the almond.
3. Boil milk with dates and raisins. Let it cool down and blend into a smooth paste. Sweetness is perfect for us but if you like your brownie more sweet use 5-6 pitted date more or use 1/2 cup raisins instead of 1/4 cup.
4. Taste the quinoa flour. Toast the quinoa flour in a pan or oven if its bitter. I didn’t. Sometimes quinoa flour may be taste slightly bitter. Toasting will remove the bitterness. I tasted the flour and it was perfectly okay so I didn’t toast the flour.
5. In a bowl sieve quinoa flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, soda, salt and cocoa powder.
6. Add oats and desiccated coconut powder and ground almond. Mix well.
7. Preheat the oven at 180° for 10 minutes. Grease a square baking pan or line with parchment paper. Grease and dust with little flour.
8. Peel and grate the apple. In a large bowl whisk oil and curd. I have used olive oil but you can use any flavorless oil. Add blended dates and raisins with grated apple. Whisk well.
9. Now add all the dry ingredients gradually and mix well. Mix with a spatula or spoon to combine everything well. Mix in cut and fold method. Make a thick batter. You can add 1 – 2 tablespoon milk more if require.
10. Pour the batter in greased or lined baking pan. Tap the pan on your kitchen counter. Level the top with your fingers or spoon.
11. Bake in preheated oven at 180° for 30 minutes. Check after 30 minutes with a toothpick. Let the brownie cool down completely.
12. Sprinkle desiccated coconut and cut into desired shape. Enjoy healthy guilt free and delicious brownie with milk, tea or coffee.
Notes
1. You can use any flour instead of quinoa flour.
2. Powdered sugar or jaggery can be used instead of dates.
3. Vegan people can use coconut milk, almond milk or any plant based milk and yogurt.
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I have now become a huge fan of your bakes …love the way you try to keep it health.. I must surely cultivate my interest in baking taking ur posts as inspiration.. these brownies ..what do I say …. wah wah wah
Thank you so much Priya. When you start baking I am sure you will love the aroma of baked goods filled in your house. Baking is stress buster for me. Waiting to see your bakes 😍
These Quinoa oatmeal brownies, naturally sweetened with dates and raisins sound oh so healthy and delectable ! A wholesome guilt-free dessert for all ages.
Thanks a lot dear!
Quinoa and oats brownie looks fabulous. It is also a very healthy and guilt-free snack. Very well explained and presented.
Thanks a lot Shobha. Glad you liked it!
Moist looking Brownies and who would believe they are made with gluten free flours! I love dates as a substitute for sugar.. sweetness without the unwanted calories.
Thank you so much Vidya!
Love this gluten free and healthy brownie recipe. With apple added to it makes it extra delicious and also imparts a wonderful texture.
Thanks a lot Mayuri!
Yet another fabulous, unique bake from you! I love how you have used quinoa flour, dates, raisins and oats here. The brownies look so soft and delicious!
Thanks a lot dear 😍
Oh my my that’s very unique and healthy recipe of brownies. Love this gluten free recipe. Addition of apple and oats added to it makes it extra delicious and so beautiful texture.
Thanks a lot Jolly 😍
Love it di !!
gluten free and healthy brownie recipe using quinoa, ahaa lovely twist for sure.
Such a delicious and wonderful texture it has.
Thank you so much Sasmita!
These brownies with the goodness of quinoa , oats and Apple looks so fudgy and delicious. Best part is it is gluten free. Beautiful texture.
Thank you so much Preethi!
Wow so nutritious and delish brownies with quinoa and all the other healthy ingredients.. I just love all your bakes so healthy and nutritious…
Thanks a lot Swaty!
Such a healthy and tasty brownie di, also liked your sugar free desserts collection. Brownie using quinoa sound interesting, loved the way you you used dates & raisins for sweetener. Bookmarking to try this healthy brownies soon.
Thank you so much Aruna!
Such a healthy and tasty brownie di, also liked your sugar free desserts collection. Brownie using quinoa sound interesting, loved the way you used dates & raisins for sweetener. Bookmarking to try this healthy brownies soon.
Thank you so much!
I am always in awe with the combination of ingredients you use for your baking. quinoa oats apple brownie looks too tempting and delicious. Love the texture of the brownie
Thanks a lot dear 😊
I always look forward for your baked goodies. This broaine is unique and what a combination of apple plus quinoa flour. Using healthy sweeteners and the texture is just perfect. In love with this recipe too of yours.
Thanks a lot dear. Glad you liked it 😍
These perfectly baked chewy quinoa brownies are sure a hit among all age group. Adding apples gives nice flavors along with dates as sweeter.
Thanks Paarul!
the combo here is awesome sujata ! never baked with quinoa flour, so this is a must try brownie for me…
Thank you so much Kalyani!
Looks delicious
Thanks Sowmya 😊