Recipe Time! With Resolutions in Check!

With a New Year upon us, many decide to live life a little healthier or to even *ack*, shed a few pounds.  So after my friend (Thanks Charlotte!) suggested this yummy cake to me, i decided to give it a whirl for Xman's birthday.

Quinoa Chocolate Cake *Gluten Free*

2/3 c. Quinoa

Cook Quinoa as per package instructions. Let cool.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Lightly grease 2 round cake pans or 1 jelly roll pan (cookie sheet with sides).

1/3 c milk

4 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 c melted margarine (*i used shortening)

1 1/2 c sugar
1 c. cocoa

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Combine milk, eggs and vanilla in a blender or food processor.  Add cooked quinoa and melted margarine and blend well.  In a bowl, blend together all remaining ingredients. Add contents from the blender to the bowl and mix well.

Pour into pan(s) and bake for 40 - 45 min.  Frost if desired. This will freeze well also.

Just to make you all mad at my Maple Syrup Surplus:  i added 1/8 cup Pure Maple syrup to 1 cup of Cream Cheese.  Add icing sugar for desired consistency.  Yummy!

Enjoy! 

Our resolutions do not have to go bust,

when we replace all that refined flour with protein-rich Quinoa! 

If you'd like to try another yummy, fibre filled goodie, click HERE.