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Chocolate Quinoa Cookies

These Chocolate Quinoa Cookies are a deliciously healthy treat! Packed with nutritious ingredients, they offer a delightful twist on traditional cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes divided
  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 1.5 cups toasted quinoa flour
  • 0.5 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder sifted if lumpy
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar or raw sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.67 cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make for easy cleanup.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, toasted quinoa flour, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 cup of the coconut flakes (reserve 1 cup for topping). Whisk thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, light brown sugar, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, and water until smooth and well-combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved coconut flakes on top of each cookie for added texture and visual appeal.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, enjoy your homemade Chocolate Quinoa Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite plant-based milk substitute.

Notes

  • For a minty twist, add peppermint extract to the dough.
  • Try adding nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Chill the dough if it's too sticky before baking.