Created by Wesley Newton (U of G) and Edited by Quinta
As the calendar turns to November, stores everywhere begin to swap the shelves from Halloween products to Christmas and holiday items overnight. Many people also start getting into the Christmas spirit! Of course, part of getting into this mind-set beyond the movies and music, is all of the delicious and potentially ‘waist-widening’ treats and desserts! This time of year has everyone in the holiday spirit and it can become increasingly difficult to consistently eat healthy, especially when indulging in holiday desserts. Adding a super-food such as Quinta Quinoa to your favourite holiday treat is a great idea for those seeking a more nutrient-packed indulgence!
If you are only aware of quinoa being used in salads and as side dishes, then Quinta Quinoa as part of a sweet, yummy dessert may seem unusual. However, adding protein, fibre, and other valuable nutrients can provide a boost to those sweet treats at the end of the holiday meals!
Quinoa-infused cookies
Using quinoa flour, this yummy snack contains only 133 calories and features 2 grams of protein
Ingredients (Makes 24 cookies):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups Granola
Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients and whisk. Place sugars, oil, and butter in a large bowl and use a mixer at medium speed. Add vanilla and egg; beat until well blended. Add dry mixture, beating at low speed. Stir in granola and chocolate chips. Cover and chill dough 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Divide dough into 24 equal portions. Roll portions into small, flattened balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
With any recipe, feel free to modify or substitute the ingredients and find your own version of quinoa cookies!
Adapted from:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-granola-chocolate-cookies
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