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    Home » Cookies » Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Published: Jan 1, 2014 · Modified: Feb 7, 2020 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Happy New Year!! Do you make resolutions? I've tried, that I but haven't had much luck with that.

    I always try to go way too big with them. Last year, though, I tried to make some realistic goals for the year, and it worked out really well.

    So, I'm trying that again this year.

    One of my goals for this year is to incorporate more healthy foods into our diet.

    In the past, I've tried to do things like cut out sugar, and it only lasted for a day or so.

    So, I decided to make some healthier dessert options - like these Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies.Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    These cookies are hearty and delicious, and they are full of good-for-you ingredients.

    They're perfect for those times when you want a cookie (or two), but you don't want to go all out.

    More whole wheat cookie recipes!

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    Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 32 cookies
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
    • 1 cup old-fashioned oats ground
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
    • ¼ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
    • â…” cup brown sugar packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled
    • ½ cup chocolate melts or chocolate chunks
    • ¼ cup shredded coconut optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking liners.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together whole-wheat flour, oats, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, stir together coconut oil and Greek yogurt until combined.
    • Stir in brown sugar until well-combined.
    • Add eggs and vanilla, and stir in.
    • Stir in quinoa until incorporated.
    • Add dry ingredients, and stir until just combined (it will be thick).
    • Stir in chocolate chunks and coconut, if using, until just combined.
    • Using a medium cookie scoop (1-½ tablespoon), drop scoops about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake about 8-10 minutes, or until set and very lightly golden brown.
    • Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.

    Notes

    Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Shivali Agrwal

      June 16, 2021 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      This is outstanding. I like these types of cookies and these are also keep me healthy. Thank you so much for this blog.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 16, 2021 at 6:43 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Chelsea

      December 29, 2018 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      Awesome healthy cookies!

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 30, 2018 at 8:46 pm

        Great! I'm so glad that you liked them! =)

        Reply
    3. Jules

      January 14, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      Came out cake-like for me. I made half with chocolate and coconut, the rest without. Definitely needs the chocolate!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 15, 2017 at 8:57 am

        They are a more cake-like cookie. I agree! The cookie isn't very sweet on its own, so if you like a sweeter cookie, it needs the chocolate and/or coconut.

        Reply
    4. ChrIstine Kelsey

      September 20, 2015 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      I have been making these every week, using methods from my previous post...splenda in place of sugar, whole quick oats, raisins and over ripe bananas in place of oil. Perfect every time! My husband said they are the best cookie I have ever made! Packed with nutrition, as well. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 22, 2015 at 3:22 pm

        I'm so glad that you two enjoy the cookies! Sounds like you've found a way to make them your own. =)

        Reply
    5. ChrIstine Kelsey

      August 13, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      i made these today and our family loves them. I substituted Splenda for the sugar. I also added chia seeds. I used raisins rather than chocolate. I did not grind the oats..just used quick oats. They came out perfectly!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 13, 2015 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks for the ideas! I get a lot of questions about substituting Splenda, so I'm sure that your tips will help other people. =)

        Reply
    6. danijela

      July 15, 2015 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      I am cooking for a group of 10 this summer and I was looking for a simple dessert to use up some black quinoa leftovers...these were simple and tasty (used black quinoa and chocolate chips / forgot the shreded coconut) - the group loved them and we'll have them on the menue again soon (with the coconut this time) Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 16, 2015 at 7:52 am

        I'm so glad! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! =)

        Reply
    7. Marisol

      June 07, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      I made these and they are delicious! I made a few changes though:

      I substituted 1 cup of whole wheat flour and used: 1/2 cup Almond Flour and 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
      I added 1 tsp Almond Extract and 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
      1/4 tsp of Cinnamon Powder
      A dash of Nutmeg

      My boyfriend who hates Quinoa loved them...these are a keeper!

      Thank you very much for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 09, 2015 at 9:41 am

        I'm so glad that you liked them! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! =)

        Reply
    8. Cheryl

      November 16, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I printed this out a while back and just made them today. I used white whole wheat flour, dark chocolate chips and I only had RED quinoa so I used that....a little extra color...lol!! These are already added to my TNT (tried and true) recipes! Not overly sweet but chewy and tasty and I bet they will even be better tomorrow. So good and thank you for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 18, 2014 at 8:37 am

        I'm sure they were lovely with the red quinoa! I'm glad that you liked them! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment. =)

        Reply
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