Quinoa Date Cookies
A Nicole Benter orignal!
1. 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal with 3-4 tablespoons water
(I use warm water) (For a 2 egg substitute)
Mix together in medium to large bowl and let stand for 10 mins.
2. 1 cup chopped date chunks
If dates are dry, cover w boiling water in small bowl and let stand 10 minutes.
If dates are fresh, chop coarsely (use about 16 medjool dates, pitted).
3. ½ cup coconut oil
Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for about 1 minute, in a small bowl
(or use 1 stick (½ cup) butter, heated on low in saucepan)
4. Gently drain the dates, leaving a bit of water with the dates.
5. Combine together the dates with the warm coconut oil (and mash together with a fork)
6. Add the dates/oil to the flaxseed meal and add:
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cooked quinoa
7. Mix together in a separate bowl:
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or any type flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
8. Fold dry ingredients into date/oil/flax/vanilla/quinoa etc. mix
9. 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Add to the mix.
Option to add: nuts for crunch (I like ½ cup slivered almonds), agave nectar or other for more sweetness
10. Cool for 30 minutes in fridge (if you have the patience and time)
11. Scoop onto ungreased baking sheet and smoosh with a fork (or roll into balls), cook at 350F for 15-18 minutes.