DR. OZ. QUINOA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Quinoa is packed with protein, fiber and iron. Try these creamy cookies to sneak some of this superfood into your diet.

Provided by MissFit13

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
2 tablespoons applesauce
1/4 cup raw honey or 1/4 cup Agave
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup almond flour
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa) or 1/2 cup soaked quinoa
1/4-1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, applesauce, honey, vanilla and salt.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Spoon rounded tablespoons of cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
  • Place in the freezer to set, about 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 101.8, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 3.9

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