Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

A healthy snack to enjoy.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 45 Cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup quinoa
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 1  cup rolled oats, not instant
• 1  cup  shredded sweetened coconut
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  ripe bananas, mashed
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  apples, cored and pureed (skin on) or 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup  semisweet mini chocolate chips

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Rinse the quinoa and add to the water, cover the pan, reduce heat to medium low and cook at a simmer until the water is absorbed, approximately 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease 3 baking sheets and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine everything except for the chocolate chips, and mix until well blended. Fold the chocolate chips into the quinoa mixture.
4. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake until browned around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow cookies to set up a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.