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However, that post is really about how to cook/serve quinoa flakes. I think many people searching for that post are actually wondering, "I don't have quinoa flakes. Can I make quinoa flakes from my regular quinoa?"
And that's what today's post is about.
The answer is yes.
And they're good.
They're not 100% the same texture as commercial quinoa flakes, but much less expensive, and you don't have to commit to buying both quinoa and flakes. It still offers a great creamy consistency.
So what to do?
2. You'll need a fine grinder of some sort: either a coffee grinder or a spice grinder. You can definitely use your regular coffee grinder - a little coffee flavor in here would be delicious. Though there will be a little quinoa dust mixed in when you go back to grinding coffee in there.
3. For cooking you'll need milk or water. I prefer a sweet non-dairy milk, because quinoa does have a bit more bitterness compared to other breakfast grains, but it's up to you. You'll also need a pan and fruit or whatever else you would like to top your quinoa.
Ingredients and Tools
1. Your favorite brand of quinoa. I've only tried it with white quinoa but I suspect other types might work. This one is from Costco.
2. You'll need a fine grinder of some sort: either a coffee grinder or a spice grinder. You can definitely use your regular coffee grinder - a little coffee flavor in here would be delicious. Though there will be a little quinoa dust mixed in when you go back to grinding coffee in there.
Here's our little spice grinder.
3. For cooking you'll need milk or water. I prefer a sweet non-dairy milk, because quinoa does have a bit more bitterness compared to other breakfast grains, but it's up to you. You'll also need a pan and fruit or whatever else you would like to top your quinoa.
Method
1. Grind up your quinoa in the spice grinder. A half cup serving is 40 grams, but using a bit more will help it grind evenly, and then you can store the extra. Be patient - it'll take a little time to get all the pieces ground. Just check it and give it a stir periodically.
2. Combine your desired amount of quinoa with milk: use about 1 cup milk per half cup (40 g) serving of quinoa that you're cooking.
3. Bring to a boil and then simmer 2-5 minutes, there will be a clear change in consistency - much like oat bran. When your milk is mostly absorbed you're done.
4. Top with fruit, nuts, agave, nut butter: whatever you prefer.
Enjoy!
Thanks for reading, see you soon.
9 comments:
Thanks!! now... how about using DIY 'flakes' in other 'flaky' recipes :)
Very nice!
Thank you ❤️
Hi! Any thoughts on using a food processor to make flakes? Both my spice Grider's are being utilized as spicy and mother-in-law's coffee bean grinding. Big big big flavors to say the least. Thanks!!!
Thank you for your help! Now I grind my own brown, quinoa, etc to make a much less expensive hot cereal. It works beautifully
* meant own brown "rice"... sorry
Is this technically a 'flake' though? My idea of a flakes is like a rolled oat. It takes a special mechanical roller to roll the oats flat. This would be more like powdered quinoa or cracked quinoa. Just curious.
This recipe is grinding for cereal, I'm looking for flakes for cookies. It's not the same.
I’ve always been told to rinse quinoa before cooking it (cooking it whole I mean) because it can be bitter. Curious if there is a bitterness to the homemade flakes if they quinoa isn’t rinsed prior to grinding?
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