Quinoa cookies

Cookies for breakfast? Why not? These sweet things are packed with nutrients and healthy fats.

Full of iron, folic acid and protein it is the perfect nutrient combination for all mums to be and anybody else wanting to reduce their sugar intake and eat more healthy… unless you have a nut allergy!

Quinoa is a good source of plant based protein and has the perfect balance of all 9 essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. It is also a good source of potassium, iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium. Coconut flour is rich in fibre, protein, majority carbohydrates comes from fibre. Peanut butter is high in potassium, protein, magnesium, vit B6, vit E, niacin, folate and vit K.

Ingredients:

1 cup of cooked quinoa

½ cup of smooth peanut butter

½ cup of honey or one mashed banana

½ cup of coconut flour

Method:

Preheat an oven to a 180 degrees.

In a bowl combine honey and peanut butter, warm it up to liquid consistency.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.

Spoon rounded tablespoons of cookies and bake for 15 minutes.

Enjoy warm or cold.