Quinoa Cookies [Vegan/Gluten Free]

Want a delicious vegan/gluten free treat without the feeling of guilt?
This recipe is loaded with high quality protein, antioxidants and fibre.  What more can you ask for?!  Check out the recipe below and feel free to share your thoughts. So far, this has been a huge summer hit for all of my get togethers and parties!  Enjoy :-D


Quinoa Cookies

4 large, very ripe bananas
2 tbsp almond butter
½ cup coconut sugar
½ tsp vanilla
1 cup cooked whole-grain quinoa
1 cup uncooked quinoa flakes (or oatmeal flakes)
1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
½ cup Cacao Nibs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 380 F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with fork and add almond butter, vanilla and coconut sugar.  Mix well.
3. Add quinoa, quinoa flakes and coconut.  Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and drop batter on to cooking sheet.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let cool.
7. Enjoy!