Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Cookies with Quinoa!

As much as I love baking and any flour made products, I have to start looking into alternative way of baking and cooking.

My older son have always suffered from allergies. We have done everything possible so far... starting with tests, allergy medication, natural pills, puffs, and even an adenoid removal surgery couple of years ago. Nothing is really working, only temporary!

Now it's time to finally find the real reason for his allergies and it is most likely the dairy and wheat products that cause him all the troubles.

I know it is not going to be easy but it will be a good thing for him and for all the family! I am working on preparing a new grocery shopping list of things to buy, which will include rice flour, coconut flour, goat cheese and goat's milk, etc.

For the new beginning and a new learning experience!!
Here is one of the recipes that I have found so easy and tasty!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies are my favorite recipe so far!
Something healthy, satisfying sweet tooth craving!








Ingredients


2 cups cooked quinoa1/2 cup natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth)3 Tablespoon pure maple syrup1/4 teaspoon sea salt3/4 cup rolled oats (or gluten-free)
1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut1/2 cup chocolate chips


Instructions


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine quinoa, peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and oats in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer on low/medium speed, combine ingredients well.Stir in coconut and chocolate chips.Scoop and mold dough into round, tablespoon-sized cookies.
Place cookies on parchment-paper-lined baking sheets and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until bottoms are nicely browned.
Allow to cool completely before storing.

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