Chocolate Chip Quinoa Oat Cookies

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring water and quinoa to a boil. Cover the saucepan, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the water is fully absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, coconut, oats, flour, brown sugar, mashed bananas, applesauce, peanut butter, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the quinoa mixture.

4. 4

   Scoop the dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the cookies cool and firm on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a rack to cool.

• Calories 227.83 kcal Moderate
• Protein 4.31 g Low Source
• Carbs 34.33 g Moderate
• Total Fat 9.58 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 5.03 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
• Sodium 53.95 mg Low Source
• Fiber 5.05 g Moderate
• Sugar 17.08 g High
• Added Sugar 4.42 g Moderate
• Calcium 20.87 mg Low Source
• Iron 2.26 mg Moderate
• Potassium 112.7 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 0.5 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 2.34 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Gluten
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