Dessert

Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free is for Dessert.

Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free takes 20 minutes to cook.

Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free makes 36 servings.

The ingredients for Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free are:

1-1/4 cup quinoa flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 C. low-sugar peanut butter (I use Simply Jif)
1/2 cup shortening
1 C. sugar substitute (I use maltitol crystals)
1 Tbsp molasses or maltitol honey-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons toasted quinoa
1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts or cashews
1 egg

1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips or cashews (optional)

Here is how you make Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free:

Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray baking sheets or use a silicone non-stick mat. Set aside.In a medium bowl, sift together the quinoa flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.Lightly spray a non-stick small fry pan with cooking spray, then add the 2 tbsp whole quinoa (uncooked). Heat on high, stirring frequently, until quinoa is lightly toasted (browned slightly and "popping" like popcorn slightly). Set aside to cool.In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, shortening, sugar substitute, molasses, and chopped nuts. Add toasted quinoa and egg and combine thoroughly.Add in quinoa flour mixture and stir until a consistent consistency is reached. Shape into small balls and place on cookie sheets, about 2 - 3 inches apart. Use a floured fork to press each ball to about 1/2 inch thick. If desired, top with sugar-free chocolate chips, or a cashew nut. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes until nicely browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 - 3 minutes, then remove to wire rack to complete cooling. Makes 3 - 4 dozen cookies (nutrition calculated on 3 dozen, serving size 1 cookie)Number of Servings: 36Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KGOELLER.

The nutritional information for Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 36
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 107.8

• Total Fat: 7.4 g
• Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
• Sodium: 56.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 7.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
• Protein: 2.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Quinoa Peanut Butter Cookies - SF / gluten free is Gluten Free