Description
Wholesome quinoa biscuits that are easy to make, packed with protein, and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans) (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots) (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or grated orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of ground ginger or cardamom (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs or a teaspoon of cacao powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cooled cooked quinoa with the almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the quinoa-almond flour bowl and fold gently until incorporated.
- Fold in any optional add-ons like chia seeds, hemp seeds, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1–2 inches apart, and flatten each mound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until edges are golden and the tops feel firm. Let cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, biscuits, gluten-free, healthy snacks, vegan