How to Make Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthier alternative to the traditional oatmeal cookie? Look no further than these Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies! Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, these cookies make for a delicious and guilt-free treat. Whether you are trying to eat healthier or simply looking for a new twist on a classic recipe, these Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Quinoa, a nutrient-rich grain, is the star ingredient in these cookies. ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups gluten-free oats, divided
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Additional Time: 26 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 28
  • Yield: 28 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Transfer oat and quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup oats, applesauce, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt; mix well to combine. Fold chocolate chips and pecans into the batter.
  • Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 14 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    81 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg