Higher in fat
than wheat flour, quinoa flour makes baked goods moister. Quinoa
flour has a pleasant, nutty taste.
Quinoa has
an almost ideal balance of amino acids plus vitamins and minerals.
It is probably the least allergenic of grains. Quinoa flour makes
baked goods moister. Originally a grain from South America.
INGREDIENTS: Organic Quinoa Flour.
Nutrition Facts
Serving
Size: 1/4 cup (24 g)
Nutrient
Amount % DV
Calories
120 Calories
from Fat 15 Total Fat 2
g 3% Sodium 0 mg
0%
Total
Carbohydrate 12 g 4% Dietary
Fiber 2 g 8% Protein 4 g
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Note: This flour is processed in a mill which also processes
wheat flours. Replace up to half the wheat flour with quinoa
flour in general baking recipes, and up to one-fourth of the
wheat flour in yeast breads. It will, however, impart a slightly
"green" or raw flavor if too much is used.
Crispy Quinoa Cookies
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1/2 cup
Honey
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1/3 cup
Brown Sugar
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1/2 cup
Butter
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1/2 cup
Almond Butter
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1/2
tsp. Vanilla Extract
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1 cup
Quinoa Flour
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3/4 cup
Quinoa Flakes
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1 tsp.
Baking Soda
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1/4 tsp
Salt
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1/2 cup
chopped Walnuts
Heat oven
to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, cream together honey, brown
sugar, butter, nut butter and vanilla.
Combine
Quinoa Flour, Quinoa Flakes, Baking Soda and Salt in a small bowl.
Add dry mixture to creamed mixture and beat until well blended. Add
Nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased
cookie sheet. Bake 12 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2
minutes before removing from cookie sheet. Yields about 3 dozen
small cookies.
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