Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies
These quinoa chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic cookie. They're made with quinoa flour, which is a good source of protein and fiber. They're also gluten-free and dairy-free, so they're perfect for people with dietary restrictions.
I've always been a fan of chocolate chip cookies, but I've never been a fan of the way they make me feel after I eat them. They're always so heavy and sugary, and they always leave me feeling bloated and sluggish. So, I decided to try to come up with a healthier version of my favorite cookie. I experimented with different flours, sugars, and fats, and I finally came up with this recipe for quinoa chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are light and fluffy, and they're packed with flavor. They're also gluten-free and dairy-free, so they're perfect for people with dietary restrictions.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the quinoa flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Why It Works
  • Quinoa flour is a good source of protein and fiber, which makes these cookies more filling and satisfying than traditional chocolate chip cookies.
  • Coconut sugar is a lower-glycemic sugar than granulated sugar, which means it won't cause your blood sugar to spike as quickly.
  • Coconut oil is a healthy fat that's solid at room temperature, which gives these cookies a chewy texture.
  • The combination of quinoa flour, coconut sugar, and coconut oil creates a cookie that's both healthy and delicious.