Hello Wellness Works readers!
I love nutrition and all things healthy - but one thing I'm not is a baker. I enjoy cooking, not baking. I've been told people are usually one or the other - I am definitely more of a cook. If I'm going to slave in the kitchen, I want a meal out of it, not something to have with tea!
That being said, I recently ventured into the world of baking with this great recipe provided by my friend and colleague, Dr. Joey Shulman. They are easy to make, healthy and delicious! So I thought I'd share it with you:
Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 2 dozen medium sized cookies
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes (plus cooling time)
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2-teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup of coconut sugar
- 1 large organic egg
- 1/2-teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup of chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together quinoa flour, baking soda, and salt set aside.
- In your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the melted butter and brown sugar on medium speed until it combines into a caramel colored syrup (1-2 minutes).
- Beat in the vanilla and egg (about 30 seconds)
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the dry ingredients until just smooth (about 30 seconds).
- Mix in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Using a small scoop portion out 12 cookie dough balls onto each baking sheet. Space dough balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft and puffy (about 10-12 minutes).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then serve warm or transfer parchment paper and cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
In a word: YUM!
Happy Baking!
Dr. Shamira
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