The Educated Eater Canada

By: Debi Gallant, RHN – Riverview, NB

If you’re exploring the world of gluten-free, this is a great recipe to try. Teff is a gluten-free grain that can be found in most bulk food and health food stores.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Teff flour
• 1/4 cup Teff (whole grain)
• 2 TBSP Chia Seeds
• 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
• 2 tsp gluten-free and aluminum-free baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup each flaxseed and chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup raw Agave syrup
• 1/2 cup walnut oil
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add walnuts, Chia, and flaxseed.
3. In measuring cup, mix liquids together. Pour liquids into dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Drop batter by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly by criss-crossing with a fork.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes.