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Quinoa: The Grain Powerhouse

Quinoa is a species of goosefoot grain thatΒ is high in protein and lacks gluten. If you are looking to go gluten free, find a new source of protein, having a hard time finding protein sources as a vegetarian, or are just looking to spice things up a bit, this is the trick for you! Try this recipe and see what you think! Happy Spring!
Quinoa Protein Bites:
1 cup soaked quinoa
6 tbsp nut butter
1/4th cup dates
1/4th cup raisins
2 scoops vanilla whey protein isolate
Agave to taste
*stir and form into balls and freeze to set
xoxo KAS xoxo

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