Image credit: www.cookingquinoa.net.

Chocolate quinoa trail mix

Trail mix has long been hailed as a healthy and nutritious snack, but with this recipe, the standard mix has been given a delicious makeover.
Recipe adapted from www.cookingquinoa.net.
Serves 16

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup toasted muesli
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Line two cookie trays with baking paper and set aside.
2. Heat a frying pan to medium and add olive oil.
3. Add rinsed quinoa and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until quinoa begins to turn golden brown. Remove from frying pan and set aside in a small bowl.
4. Melt chocolate in the microwave on high for 90 seconds or so, or using a double boiler on the stove. Stir salt into the melted chocolate.
5. Pour half of the melted chocolate over the quinoa.
6. In a separate bowl, pour the remainder of the chocolate over the toasted muesli.
7. Stir each bowl until all the pieces are covered and transfer to the baking trays.
8. Refrigerate until set. Break into bite-sized chunks and place into a large bowl. Add cashews, almonds, cherries and cranberries and mix until combined, and enjoy as a tasty and healthy snack! Also delicious when sprinkled over cereal or served with yoghurt.