Preheat the oven to 375
Add quinoa and 1 cup of water to a pot. Simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid as been absorbed
Chop yams and boil in a large pot for 15 minutes or until easy to puncture with a fork
Make flax seed egg and chop shallot
Once yams are cooked, add to a bowl and mash until smooth consistency
Add cooked quinoa, cranberries, flax seed egg, salt, pepper and shallot. Mix well
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and make 16 small cakes placing them on the sheet
Bake for 40 minutes until slightly crispy on the outside
Allow to cool before enjoying!