Oatmeal cookies with quinoa
Description
Below I will go into more detail. Serve chilled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the quinoa in water and drain in a sieve.
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Step 3
Transfer the quinoa to a saucepan, add water (ratio of quinoa to water 1:2), and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderate heat for about 20 minutes, until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
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Step 4
Cool the cooked quinoa and transfer it to a bowl.
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Step 5
Add the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, coarsely chopped apricot kernels, and chia seeds.
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Step 6
Mix everything together.
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Step 7
Pour in the maple syrup and peanut butter.
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Step 8
Add baking soda and a pinch of sea salt.
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Step 9
Coarsely chop the chocolate. Add it to the bowl and mix again.
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Step 10
Spread the dough in portions (approximately 1–1.5 tbsp) onto parchment for baking or a non-stick Teflon or silicone mat. Flatten and shape into round cookies. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown in an oven preheated to 180°C.
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Step 11
Cool the finished cookies on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer them to a rack and let them cool completely.
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Step 12
The oatmeal cookies with quinoa are ready—enjoy your meal!