Quinoa Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    23 mins

  • Servings

    32 cookies

  • Calories

    86 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Quinoa Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Quinoa Chocolate Chunk Cookies are soft, cakey cookies that are full of healthier ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole-wheat flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together coconut oil and Greek yogurt until combined.
  4. Stir in brown sugar until well-combined.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla, and stir in.
  6. Stir in quinoa until incorporated.
  7. Add dry ingredients, and stir until just combined (it will be thick).
  8. Stir in chocolate chunks and coconut, if using, until just combined.
  9. Using a medium cookie scoop (1-1/2 tablespoon), drop scoops about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake about 8-10 minutes, or until set and very lightly golden brown.
  11. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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

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