High-protein cookies

[eruthros]

This is my attempt to turn a cookie into a more proteiny snack, without losing any of the flavors I like in a cookie. I like my cookies more substantial, so then when I have one for a snack it really does hold me til dinner!

The current recipe makes about 40, depending on size, and has about 4.5 grams of protein per cookie. (For reference, a Luna bar has about 7-10 grams protein per bar.)

( Main recipe )

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Homemade Instant Spiced Chai Mix

[psyche29]

If you're like me, you are baffled and irritated by the asinine cost of spiced chai in the supermarket. I found - and fiddled with - a recipe to make my OWN instant chai, and want to share! Recipe under the cut, along with my own notes and tips.


YUM.

( I assume no one ever knows what I'm talking about, so just bear with me if you already know stuff. )

Quinoa Pilaf

[par_avion]

Quinoa Pilaf

1 Tbs vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup copped fresh parsley

Directions:

Heat oil is saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add carrot and cook for 3 minutes more. Stir in quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and fluffy. In a bowl toss quinoa together with walnuts and parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

(Recipe is from the back of the packaging of Earthly Delights quinoa.)

When I make this, I use light olive oil and Beef broth (although I would use turkey broth if I had it handy.) I think that the beef broth gives it a less appealing (slightly muddy) color, but it does taste good. One time I didn't have fresh parsley handy, I used a combination of dried parsley, oregano, and basil. But the fresh parsley definitely looks and tastes better!

It's easy to make, tastes great, and reheats well. Also: gluten free!