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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup melted and cooled coconut oil
- 2 cups quinoa flour
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 350°, and grease a baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large skillet, toast quinoa flour on medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every couple minutes.
3. Add melted coconut oil and brown sugar to a large bowl and mix for 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
4. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
5. Mix in toasted quinoa flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Using a spatula, fold in chocolate chips.
7. Using a spoon, scoop out small balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10 minutes.
9. Remove and allow to cool (at least slightly)
10. Enjoy your quinoa flour cookies!
Quinoa is a complete protein containing all 9 essential amino acids, high in fiber, and is rich in vitamins and minerals we need to lead healthy lives like iron and lysine. Bonus: Since quinoa is pretty high in fiber you’ll find that just one of these quinoa flour cookies is pretty filling and will help you stave off additional snacking!