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Home » Dessert Recipes » Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies - Flourless Vegan Cookies

Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies - Flourless Vegan Cookies

Published: Oct 25, 2021 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Oct 25, 2021 · 865 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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A cookie that is delicious yet still packs a punch of nutrition? Count me in! These healthy Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies are so much like the real thing. You will have to remind yourself that you are eating a healthier flourless cookie. Give them a try, and I think you will be hooked.

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When your kids love sweets, and you are trying to keep them healthy, sometimes you have to get a little creative.

These Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect way to do it.

In less than 30 minutes - including bake time - the whole family can be enjoying these delicious dairy-free cookies.

Best of all, even picky kids love these chocolate chip cookies without flour. (And trust me, if my kids like them, that is saying something.)

When you are looking for a cookie that you can feel good about serving the kids, these quinoa protein cookies are perfect!

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Ingredients for Making Healthy Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Flax:  Use flaxseed meal or finely ground flax seeds to make flax eggs. (Instructions in the recipe card below.)
  • Blanched Almonds:  I used whole blanched almonds and ground them, but you could use 1 ¼ cups finely ground almond flour in its place.
  • Quinoa Flakes:  This recipe was originally developed with quinoa flakes, which are not as easy to find as they once were. You can purchase them on Amazon, or you can use quinoa flour.
  • Baking Soda:  Read the label to make sure it is gluten-free.
  • Salt:  Use finely ground sea salt.
  • Almond Butter:  Natural peanut butter may be used in place of almond butter.
  • Applesauce: This adds sweetness and takes the place of some of the fat.
  • Maple Syrup:  Honey or agave syrup may be used.
  • Vanilla Extract:  Use the best quality you can.

Variations

  • If you would like to omit the maple syrup, you could use coconut sugar, cane sugar, or granulated sugar in its place and at in 2 tablespoons of almond milk for added moisture.
  • Melted butter, vegan butter, or coconut oil could be used in place of the applesauce.
  • Want to use cooked quinoa? Simply grind one cup with the almonds. The texture will be slightly different, but this flourless chocolate chip cookies recipe will still be good.

Tools Needed to Make Flourless Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • Flax Meal
  • Blanched Almonds
  • Quinoa Flakes
  • Maple Syrup
  • Almond Butter
  • Applesauce

Storage

You can store Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies at room temperature for up to four days. They may be kept in the refrigerator for ten days or frozen for up to three months.

To freeze, I recommend placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and covering them with plastic wrap. Once they are frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe container.

How to Make Quinoa Cookies

First, start by preheating your oven.

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Vegan Quinoa Cookies Need Flax Eggs

Place the flaxseed in a small bowl and add warm water. Stir to combine and set aside.

Grind Your Almonds and Quinoa

Process the almonds and quinoa flakes in a food processor until ground. Place in a large bowl and add the remaining dry ingredients.

Combine with Wet Ingredients

Combine the flax eggs, nut butter, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in a separate bowl.

Mix with The Dry

Mix well and combine with the almond mixture.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Scoop and Bake

Use a cookie scoop to drop onto the prepared cookie sheet. You could also form into dough balls and flatten if you desire.

Bake until golden brown, about 13 minutes.

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Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Flourless Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies are cookies that your family will love love - and crave - and I feel really good about giving them
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies
Servings: 12
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal combined with 6 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 cup quinoa flakes see above for alternatives
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup almond butter
  • ¼ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make flax eggs by combining two tablespoons of organic flax seed meal (or ground flax seeds) with 6 tablespoons of warm water. Set aside to thicken.
  • In a food processor combine almonds and quinoa flakes and process until ground. Place in a large bowl and add baking soda and salt and stir until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flax egg, almond butter, apple sauce, maple syrup and vanilla. Mix well and add to the quinoa and almond mixture slowly.
  • Add in chocolate chips.
  • Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies onto prepared parchment paper. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to sit in the pan for 5 minutes. Move to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Shannon Graham

    January 26, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    I love trying healthier cookie options like this.

    Reply
  2. Sarah

    January 26, 2020 at 1:07 am

    5 stars
    Delicious, healthy, easy! I had walnuts rather than almonds, and they worked well. It was also a chance to make applesauce in the instant pot. That kitchen gadget is so handy! These will be great to take to work all week for lunch dessert and for taking as a snack on winter bike rides.

    Reply
    • Wendy Polisi

      January 26, 2020 at 1:20 am

      So glad that you enjoyed them! I love my Instant Pot too. What a great idea about making applesauce in it.

      Reply
  3. Aida

    March 18, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    They are good and healthy but im surprised by the calories for just one cookie…
    Any commercial ones with crap have less:(

    Reply

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