Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by Chef Gorete

"A healthy snack to enjoy."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 15
• 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.