baking

Gluten-Free Quinoa Maple Cookies

 

PREP TIME: 10 mins

TOTAL TIME: 45 mins

SERVING: 18-24

 

These are simple to make and loaded with protein, complex carbs and stress-busting B-vitamins and they are gluten-free!

 

INGREDIENTS

 

1 cup cooked quinoa (whole grain)
1 cup uncooked quinoa flakes
1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
4 large very ripe bananas
1/2 cup Fulton's Organic Maple Syrup
1/2 cup dark, unsweetened chocolate chips (or raisins or walnuts)
1 tsp pure vanilla
1 pinch salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 380 F (190 C). In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork and add vanilla and maple syrup. Add quinoa, coconut and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and/or raisins. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and drop batter onto cooking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.