Quinoa and Oatmeal Cookies

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 40
Yield: 40 servings

Description

Pureed spinach and peaches join cooked quinoa and oatmeal to provide protein and flavor to these wholesome cookies.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups pureed peaches
1 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup almond butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup pureed cooked spinach
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry milk powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 Mix quinoa, peaches, coconut, almond butter, brown sugar, spinach, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until well combined. Add oats and mix well.
3 Mix flour, milk powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Add the flour mixture to the quinoa mixture. Mix until combined.
4 Scoop mixture by large spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5 Bake in the preheated for 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to set for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring cookies to wire racks to continue cooling.