Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

Delicious and nutritious gluten-free cookies made with quinoa, peanut butter, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a guilt-free treat!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, peanut butter, honey, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt

Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined

If desired, fold in chocolate chips into the cookie dough

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart

Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Enjoy these delicious gluten-free peanut butter quinoa cookies!