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Apple, Cinnamon, and Quinoa Muffin Top Cookies
5 from 3 votes

Apple, Cinnamon, and Quinoa Muffin Top Cookies

These muffin-top quinoa cookies are packed with healthy flavor from diced apples, quinoa, and plenty of cinnamon. They taste even better when drizzled with a little bit of honey before serving!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
  • ¼ cup white sugar organic for vegan-friendly
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup quinoa cooled, cooked
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup apple diced (about 1 medium apple)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars, and honey with a hand mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in eggs and extract; continue beating for 2 minutes. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Fold in quinoa, oats, and apple.
  4. Spoon two tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets, spaced one inch apart. Bake until golden brown, 12–15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.