# Confectionery Quinoa Recipes These Bittersweet Chocolate Cupcakes Are Made With Health in Mind By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinoa-recipes References: [dessertswithbenefits](http://dessertswithbenefits.com/bittersweet-chocolate-quinoa-cupcakes-with-chocolate-frosting/) Quinoa recipes are a must-have these days, what with the surge of people who are realizing the immense power that the [ancient grain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-grain-tea-biscuits) holds. As such, this [bittersweet chocolate cupcake recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunnie-cakes) replaces standard flour with the more health-conscious [quinoa flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour). Quinoa flour is made essentially the same way that regular flour is made and can replace several instances of the stuff in ingredients throughout many cookbooks. However, it can come at a higher cost and isn't as accessible as it should be; with that said, it can be found at local health food stores or can be scoped out online. This quinoa recipe uses the stuff to make cupcakes that are much more health-conscious not only because of the flour, but also due in part to the replacement of sugar with stevia, which is a far healthier alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quinoa Flour:** Opportunity to explore the use of quinoa flour as a healthier alternative to regular flour in various recipes. - **Health-conscious Baking:** Opportunity to develop recipes and products that prioritize health by using ingredients like quinoa flour and stevia as alternatives to standard ingredients. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Opportunity to innovate with alternative sweeteners like stevia in baking recipes for a healthier approach to desserts. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Stores:** Opportunity for health food stores to stock and promote quinoa flour as a desirable ingredient for health-conscious consumers. - **Online Grocery Delivery:** Opportunity for online grocery delivery services to offer quinoa flour as a specialty ingredient for customers looking for healthier alternatives. - **Recipe Websites/apps:** Opportunity for recipe websites and apps to feature and create a collection of quinoa flour recipes that cater to health-conscious individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health-Conscious Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-fudge-brownie-mix.md) - [Nourishing Chickpea Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-brownies.md) - [Gluten-Free Brownie Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-double-chocolate-brownie.md) - [Nutritionally Enhanced Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-made-great1.md) - [Climate-Friendly Cupcake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-cake-cupcake-mix.md) - [Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-cups.md) - [Vanilla-Flavored Baking Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-mills-1.md) - [Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerinfused-cupcake.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md)