Puffed Quinoa Protein Cookies - Vegan Family Recipes (2024)
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These puffed quinoa protein cookies have quickly become my favorite post workout snack. OK...I'll admit I even have them when I don't work out. Who cares? They are good and good for you :)
I made to sure to cover all the bases with these cookies. Here is a quick breakdown of the most important ingredients I used:
Protein powder - Well, this is a no brainer.... I used Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Raw Vegan Protein Powder (natural flavor). I recommend using it for this recipe but if you have a different protein powder you like better then use it! You can even play around with vanilla or chocolate flavored protein powders.
Puffed Quinoa- puffed quinoa is just as nutritious as regular quinoa. Super healthy because it is a complete protein (all 8 amino acids) and great source of magnesium, phosphorous, and manganese (important minerals post work-out).
Don't really know what puffed quinoa looks like? It's like rice puffs but smaller..or just check out the picture below :D
Did I mention that these were also gluten free? I used buckwheat flour instead of my usual whole wheat flour. That being said, if gluten isn't an issue for you then you can definitely make these using whole wheat or even all-purpose flour.
Funny side note about these cookies: They don't change their shape. You can make whatever shape or form you want with them (ball, cube, or your face) and it won't change one bit when baking. The dough is very sticky though and can be a bit difficult to work with. I found that if I formed little balls and then pressed down on them with a fork dipped in flour, that it was much easier to get a somewhat rounded shape.
I also have to mention that these are protein powder cookies. If you can't stand the taste of your protein powder then you won't like these cookies a whole lot either.
Alright now get to making these cookies, jump up and down and spin in a circle a few times while the puffed quinoa cookies are in the oven and eat your well deserved post workout cookie! :D
Stir in almond milk to make a sticky cookie dough and then add chocolate chips.
Drop or form 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into desired shape and place on cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
Remove from oven and let cool on a cookie rack.
Recipe Notes
1) Cookie do not change shape when in the oven. Use this to play around with the cookie dough. 2) Feel free to substitute buckwheat flour for whole wheat or all purpose flour if gluten is not an issue for you. 3) Chia seeds do not need to be ground to make chia eggs. 4) Recipe can also be made with flax eggs.
Need some help finding some of the ingredients? Here are the ones I like:
now these are some healthy cookies! looks amazing! would love to eat them for breakfast :D
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Cara's Healthy Cravingssays
These look like the perfect healthy treat. I have yet to prepare anything with puffed quinoa, but it always intrigues me. I have been wanting to mix some in to my batches of granola, I will have to remember to make these cookies as well.
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stephisays
i'm loving the chia eggs :D chia seeds are so useful for so many recipes :))
The term “popped quinoa” comes from the popping or crackling sound that quinoa makes when heated up and toasted. If you hope to make "puffed" quinoa with a fluffy texture at home… this is not what you will get. Popped quinoa is often confused with puffed quinoa that you buy in stores or online.
Quinoa seems like it should be a grain, but it's actually a dried seed. The quinoa plant is native to South America, and the seeds from it are harvested, dried, and then cooked by people like you and me!
Once you've made a batch of quinoa, you have endless options for using it. Make it the base of your next grain bowl, toss it into a salad, or stuff it into squash or sweet potatoes. It's also at home in soups & wraps, and it pairs nicely with sweet flavors as well as savory.
One cup cooked provides about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Unlike some plant proteins, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own.
Barley, rice, quinoa, amaranth – you name it – can be quickly popped like corn. I just did this and it's delicious! Melissa Breyer is Treehugger's former senior editorial director.
Quinoa is a good addition to a balanced diet for those with diabetes. It can help a person with diabetes manage their blood sugar, as it is rich in nutrients and low in sugar. A person's diet can play a major role in both preventing and managing diabetes.
Quinoa is a light yet nutrient-dense food that is staple for vegans. It is gluten-free, loaded with fiber and is considered a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, in addition to being a good source of important minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium, folate, among others.
The fiber in quinoa can also help with cholesterol and blood sugar levels, lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Quinoa is rich in antioxidants, which can prevent damage to your heart and other organs. A diet high in antioxidants has been linked with a decreased risk of heart disease.
The dietary fiber content in quinoa is also higher than the content for many other grains. This means that quinoa can be particularly beneficial for people with diabetes, since fiber and protein are considered important for keeping blood sugar under control.
How Quinoa Helps In Weight Loss? Rich dietary fibre and protein increase metabolism, and that makes quinoa good for weight loss. Cooked Quinoa contains five grams of dietary fibre per cup. Eating high fibre foods is often the missing piece when a person is trying to shed weight.
You can eat one-two cups of cooked quinoa in a day. You should avoid eating it if you experience stomachache, itchiness or vomiting after consuming it. A study by Harvard Public School of Health has reported that eating a bowl of quinoa daily is healthy and without any side effects.
Good for the gut - Quinoa has anti-inflammatory properties, and is good for the gut, as it protects the gastrointestinal tract of the body. Quinoa can be consumed anytime – at breakfast, lunch or dinner. But it is best to eat healthy food like quinoa before going to bed.
In terms of protein, white, red and black varieties have 6 g per serving. Quinta Quinoa is the only quinoa on the market with 10g of protein per serving! Check out the side-by-side view of the nutritional facts tables of red, white and black quinoa compared to Quinta Quinoa at the bottom of this blog!
Full of Iron. Another important nutrient to find inside quinoa is iron. This particular nutrient is essential for the transport of oxygen-rich red blood cells in the body. Thus, quinoa is a great source of iron, especially in the puffed up to form.
Puffed rice is rich in carbohydrates and acts as an energy source. Along with that it contains insoluble fibres, proteins, calcium, vitamins, iron and potassium.
Well, it offers minimal fat too. Just about 0.01 g. But on the other hand, in reality it doesn't even offer protein or fiber either. Vitamins & Minerals : Since puffed rice is made by processing rice, most of the nutrients are lost in the process.
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