Quinoa Cookies | OKC Food Photographer | Recipes

Growing up, I was extremely picky. Nothing too colorful, flavorful, and definitely nothing out of the ordinary. Then quite suddenly, my taste buds completely transformed. No longer was I skipping salads before meals and writing off foods that looked unusual. Like most kids, I was obsessed with McDonald’s. But now even the thought of eating there grosses me out. (Not to mention that I’ve seen the documentary Super Size Me.) That being said, even though I like to eat healthy, I love desserts. I am always up for a ‘healthier’ version of something if there is one, so I was very pleased to find this recipe for peanut butter cookies. Some of you may be hesitant if you aren’t familiar with quinoa, but I promise there is nothing to fear here. So if you find yourself like I used to be, give these a try. I bet even my former self would have approved.

Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (I’m obsessed with Teddie’s. I have it shipped to my house..)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup rice flour
• 3/4 cup Quinoa Flakes
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat honey, brown sugar, butter, margarine, peanut butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl until creamy. Combine rice flour, quinoa flakes, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Add to mixture and beat until well blended. If desired add nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Yields about 3 dozen cookies. Or around 2 dozen if you like larger cookies, like me.