Quinoa, Almond & Cherry Friands
Gluten Free, with just a little naughtiness....ooh, pass the friands!
These delicate Quinoa, Almond & Cherry Friands are as pretty as they are delicious—perfect for afternoon tea, special occasions, or gluten-free baking lovers. Made in the Thermomix, they use a wholesome blend of quinoa flour and almond meal, making them naturally gluten free. Juicy cherries bring a burst of flavour and a gorgeous pop of colour. Light, moist, and golden from the oven, these beautiful Thermomix friands are sure to impress, whether you're entertaining or treating yourself. A stunning and simple way to explore gluten-free Thermomix baking.
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Need
- 160 Grams almonds
- 50 Grams quinoa, any colour
- 250 Grams raw sugar
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 5 egg whites
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste BUY
- 150 Grams butter melted BUY
- Fresh cherries as needed
Do
- 1
Preheat oven to 220ºC and place paper liners into 12 hole muffin or friand tin.
- 2
Place almonds and quinoa into oven and dry roast 10 minutes. Cool.
- 3
Place almonds, quinoa and sugar into Thermomix bowl and mill 15 sec/speed 10.
- 4
Add egg whites and vanilla and blend 20 sec/speed 4.
- 5
With lid closed, pour butter through hole in lid as you beat 30 sec/speed 4.
- 6
Divide between friands and place a cherry into the batter in each, the stalk sticking out of the friand.
- 7
Bake 20 minutes or until puffed, golden and set in centre.
- 8
Cool before eating…trust me! (And remember the cherries still have pits!!)
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
