These delicious quinoa cookies are a much healthier alternative to regular cookies. Regular cookies are made from white flour and processed sugar. White flour and white sugar is terrible for our health and cause a range of health problems including obesity and diabetes. They should be completely avoided.
Quinoa flour is high in fibre, contains protein and is gluten-free. The quinoa flour adds a lightness and fluffiness to the cookies, and makes them moist and delicious. Quinoa flour can be found in health stores. Baking powder often contains aluminium, a toxic metal that causes memory-loss, is associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other health problems. An aluminium-free baking powder can be found in health stores. Dark chocolate contains more flavour and less sugar. Try to get a low sugar one. Butter can be used instead of coconut oil if you eat dairy. I place coconut oil in a small glass container and place in preheated oven to melt. It’s best to allow the coconut oil to cool a bit so it doesn’t make the dough runny. Kids will love these and I hope you try them!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa flour
- ½ teaspoon aluminium-free baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 2 organic/free-range eggs
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (or organic butter if you prefer dairy)
- 2- 3 tablespoons dark chocolate, chopped
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180C or 350F.
- In a glass bowl, mix together the quinoa flour, baking powder, sea salt, and coconut sugar.
- Add eggs and coconut oil (cooled a little), and stir until combined. Hot coconut oil will make the mixture runny.
- Add in dark chocolate.
- Roll spoonfuls of mixture into balls, place on a tray lined with baking paper and press to flatten a little.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
Enjoy!
