Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies

Yields: 25 small cookies 

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup pure maple syrup 

1/4 cup raw organic cacao powder

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (I used raw organic almond butter)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp kosher salt ( used Himilayan )

3 cups cooked quinoa (from about 1 cup uncooked)

Mini dark chocolate chips for decorating (optional)

1.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2.  Combine coconut oil, maple syrup an cacao powder in a small saucepan.  Being to a boil over med heat, stirring to combine.  Let boil for about 1 minute, then remove from heat.  Stir in nut butter, vanilla and salt.  Mix in quinoa.

3.  Drop batter in small scoops onto parchment paper.  If desired, top work a few mini chocolate chips.  

4.  Place trays in freezer to set, at least 1 hour.  For best results after store in fridge.

Kid approved!  

Protein packed Blueberries and Cream Oatmeal

This recipe is one of my favourite breakfast meals:)

1 oz quick oats 

2 oz fresh or frozen blueberries

1/2 scoop vanilla flavoured isowhey protein powder

Boiled water to desires consistency

1.  In a bowl add oats,protein powder and berries; add water to desired consistency.  Stir and allow to sit until slightly thickened.