Quinoa and Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Pureed spinach and peaches join cooked quinoa and oatmeal to provide protein and flavor to these wholesome cookies.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
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1 1/2 cups pureed peaches
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1 cup shredded coconut
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3/4 cup almond butter
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1/2 cup dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup pureed cooked spinach
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup dry milk powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Mix quinoa, peaches, coconut, almond butter, brown sugar, spinach, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until well combined. Add oats and mix well.
3
Mix flour, milk powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Add the flour mixture to the quinoa mixture. Mix until combined.
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Scoop mixture by large spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake in the preheated for 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to set for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring cookies to wire racks to continue cooling.