Heart-Healthy Homemade Quinoa Chips
Crispy, flavorful, and nutrient-packed, these Heart-Healthy Homemade Quinoa Chips are the perfect guilt-free snack to satisfy your crunchy cravings! Made with wholesome quinoa flour, a flaxseed “egg” for binding, and a delightful mix of spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin, these chips are high in plant-based protein, fiber, and packed with bold flavors. Baked instead of fried, they’re a heart-healthy alternative to traditional potato chips, offering a satisfying crunch without the extra oil or preservatives. Easy to make in under an hour, these chips pair wonderfully with guacamole, hummus, or a light yogurt dip! Perfect for a quick snack, a movie night treat, or a party appetizer, these gluten-free quinoa chips are a must-try for anyone looking for a healthier twist on a classic favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa flour
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken, forming a flax egg substitute.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa flour, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, baking powder, and black pepper.
Add the thickened flax mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the rolled-out dough into 2-inch squares or triangles, as desired.
Transfer the cut chips to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the chips are crisp.
Allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, enjoy these heart-healthy quinoa chips as they are, or serve them with your favorite healthy dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2567 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 891 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
