Quinoa and Carrot Bites
Quinoa and Carrot Bites are wholesome oven-baked snacks made with quinoa flakes, grated carrot, banana and almond butter. The Thermomix TM7 chops the carrots finely and blends the batter into an even consistency in seconds. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and warm cinnamon, these bites are ideal for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks or a quick breakfast on the go.
About this recipe
Quinoa and Carrot Bites Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a wholesome, oven-baked snack within reach of any home cook with an all-in-one kitchen machine. Made from quinoa flakes, rolled oats, ripe banana, grated carrot and creamy almond butter, these little bites deliver a moist crumb with gently spiced cinnamon warmth and natural maple sweetness. The TM7 earns its place at the centre of this recipe: the chopping blade turns whole carrots into a fine grate in seconds, while the mixing function blends egg, banana and almond butter into a silky batter without a single bowl of washing up. They are perfect as a mid-afternoon snack, a lunchbox filler for children, or a post-workout bite alongside coffee. Because the sweetness comes from banana and maple syrup rather than refined sugar, they suit anyone searching for healthy snack recipes with everyday pantry ingredients. Bake a double batch on Sunday and enjoy them all week.
Preparation tips
- Use very ripe banana with brown spots, as its natural sweetness reduces the need for extra maple syrup and binds the quinoa flakes and oats together better during baking.
- Let the bites cool completely on the baking tray before moving them, as the almond butter and egg structure firms up while resting, preventing them from crumbling apart.
- Store the cooled bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days, or freeze half the batch between sheets of baking paper for a ready-to-thaw lunchbox snack.
Recipe variations
- For a nut-free version suitable for school lunchboxes, replace the almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini; the banana and maple syrup keep the same moist texture and sweetness.
- For a festive autumn variation, add a pinch of ground ginger and nutmeg to the cinnamon, and fold in a handful of diced apple or raisins before baking the quinoa bites.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping whole carrots in the Thermomix takes seconds, giving a fine, even grate without a hand grater and saving ten minutes of prep. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the quinoa flakes and oats directly in the TM7 bowl ensures exact proportions, so every batch of bites bakes consistently. [Precision Control]
- Grinding rolled oats into a finer flour with the TM7 creates a lighter crumb that binds the carrot and banana mixture beautifully. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing egg, banana and almond butter in the TM7 yields a silky, lump-free batter in under a minute, far faster than stirring by hand. [Time Savings]
- Whipping the egg with the TM7 before folding it in adds air, giving these carrot bites a fluffier, softer texture after baking. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- walnut halves
- carrots
- almond butter
- maple syrup
- banana
- vanilla extract
- large egg
- quinoa flakes
- rolled oats
- baking powder