Description
Indulgent chocolate chip quinoa cookies blend wholesome ingredients into a guilt-free treat that satisfies sweet cravings. Packed with protein and rich flavor, these cookies offer a delightful snack you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup (240 ml) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened applesauce
Nuts and Dried Fruit:
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup (40 g) dried fruit (cranberries or raisins)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a protective parchment paper lining.
- Transform ripe bananas into a silky, uniform puree using a fork or potato masher.
- Combine the mashed bananas with rolled oats, smooth applesauce, chopped nuts, and dried fruit fragments, creating a harmonious mixture.
- Infuse the blend with aromatic vanilla extract, warming cinnamon, and a delicate touch of salt, stirring until all components are evenly distributed.
- Carefully dollop the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, gently sculpting each portion into a circular shape with soft, rounded edges.
- Position the cookie-laden sheet in the preheated oven, allowing them to transform for 15-20 minutes until the periphery develops a gentle golden-brown hue.
- Let the freshly baked treats rest on the pan momentarily, permitting them to stabilize and set for approximately 5 minutes.
- Delicately transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, enabling them to reach complete room temperature and achieve optimal texture.
Notes
- Swap ingredients easily to accommodate dietary needs like gluten-free, vegan, or nut-free versions by replacing nuts with seeds or using alternative binding agents.
- Control sweetness naturally by selecting riper bananas which provide more inherent sugars without adding processed sweeteners.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating superfoods like chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp hearts for extra protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Experiment with spice combinations like cardamom, nutmeg, or ginger to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the healthy cookie’s core character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg