Description
Crisp sea-salted quinoa pecan brittle with maple and honey. This easy quinoa brittle recipe is crunchy, lightly sweet, and perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed and well drained
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then lightly grease the foil.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine maple syrup, honey, butter, brown sugar, oil, vanilla powder, and sea salt.
- Heat for 1 to 2 minutes until butter is melted, then stir until smooth.
- Stir quinoa, pecans, and sesame seeds into the syrup mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press into a thin, even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, rotate the pan, then bake 10 to 15 minutes more until deep golden.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with flaky sea salt.
- Cool completely on the pan until firm, then break into pieces by hand.
Notes
- The brittle will harden as it cools, so allow full cooling before breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American