Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

These gluten-free quinoa oatmeal cookies with dark chocolate and pecans are reminiscent of chewy granola bars, great for a snack on the go.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 29 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ cup applesauce
• ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
• cooking spray
• ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
• 2 cups gluten-free oats, divided
• 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.

Step 3

Transfer oat and quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup oats, applesauce, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt; mix well to combine. Fold chocolate chips and pecans into the batter.

Step 4

Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 14 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool, about 25 minutes.