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recipes Quinoa Cookies (yields 2 dozen)

Ingredients: • 1 cup cooked quinoa • 1 cup uncooked oatmeal flakes • 1 cup unsweetened coconut • 4 ripe bananas • 1 ½ tsp vanilla • ¼ cup agave nectar* • pinch salt • ½ cup dark chocolate chips and/or raisins (optional)

Directions: Pre-heat oven to 380 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas in bowl with a fork and add vanilla and agave nectar. Add quinoa, oatmeal, coconut and pinch of salt. Mix until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and/or raisins. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and drop batter on to cooking sheet. Bake for 25minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Switch-up: add ¼ cup of cacao powder to turn this recipe into chocolate quinoa cookies! * agave nectar is a low-glycemic sweetener (meaning it doesn’t cause a huge spike in blood-sugar levels) that is extracted from a cactus plant. It can be found in healthy food stores or the organic section of large grocery stores.

Cooking Quinoa Cooked quinoa will last about 5days in the fridge. I’m all about cooking once and eating the entire week, which is why it is great to make in large quantities! Directions Always use Two Parts Water to One Part Quinoa (i.e. 1 cup uncooked quinoa to 2 cups water will give you two cups quinoa cooked – it doubles in quantity)

Add water to pot and bring to a boil In the meantime, rinse and drain uncooked quinoa Once water has boiled, add rinsed quinoa and return to a boil Once it hits a rolling boil, immediately lower heat to low, add cover to pot, and

simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes remove from heat, fluff with fork, and let sit covered for a few more minutes

Once you have cooked quinoa on hand, you can eat it plain, throw it into shakes or smoothies as a thickening agent, use it as a cereal or substitute it for rice or pasta in your favourite dishes. Not only is it so versatile and easy to prepare, it’s also loaded in nutrients and contains all essential amino acids making it a complete protein source.

© 2009 beVibrant Wellness Consulting

Chocolate Avo Pudding This is a healthy, quick, easy and super tasty alternative to store bought puddings that are loaded with processed sugar and chemicals. You can use it as a spread on wholegrain bread, as a dip for your favourite fruit, freeze it into popsicle molds to make ‘fudge-pops’ or enjoy it just the way it is with a spoon! Ingredients:

• 1 avocado • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/4 cup agave nectar* Optional: • 1/2 tsp vanilla flavour • ¼ tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp coffee extract for a rich mocha taste

Directions: Cut avocado in half and remove the seed. Scoop out the inside of the avocado into a food processor. Add the agave nectar and cocoa and continue to blend together until it’s all smooth. Refrigerate before serving…. If you can!

Chocolate Monkey Shake Hemp Seed Milk is loaded with Essential Fatty Acids and is a great source of protein! Ingredients:

• 4 cups Hemp Bliss Hemp Seed Milk • 1 Banana • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder • ¼ tsp agava nectar (optional) or vanilla flavour OR you may use the vanilla hemp bliss

Directions: Add all ingredients to high-speed blender and blend thoroughly.