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Quinoa Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookie
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: anaankeny.com
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups oats, quick oats
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp clove
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 Tbsp flax meal
  • 4 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup sun butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut shreds
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
Coconut Glaze
  • 1/2 cup coconut butter
  • 2-4 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the flax meal and water. Let sit for 3 minutes.

  3. Add in the applesauce, sunbutter, and honey. Stir until well combined.

  4. Add in the oats, quinoa, spices and sea salt, and baking soda and stir well.

  5. Lastly add the coconut shreds, raisins and chocolate chips. Fold into mixture.

  6. Using a large ice cream scoop or simply a large spoon, scoop out the mixture and place on a parchment covered baking sheet. Shape into a round plump cookie size.

  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.  

  8. Cool before adding the glaze.

Coconut Glaze:
  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, place the coconut butter and 2 tsp coconut oil.

  2. Stirring constantly with a spoon until ingredients are melted. 

  3. If glaze is too thick, add more coconut oil 1 teaspoon at a time.

    Drizzle on cooled breakfast cookies.  

Recipe Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.