Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies
Description
These gluten-free quinoa oatmeal cookies with dark chocolate and pecans are reminiscent of chewy granola bars, great for a snack on the go.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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2 cups gluten-free oats, divided
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1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
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1/2 cup applesauce
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2 eggs
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.
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.
4
Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.
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.