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Cacao Nib + Dried Plum Quinoa Cookies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
These healthy quinoa cookies are made with cacao nibs, diced dried plums and crunchy pumpkin seeds. They're a healthy snack that's completely vegan and gluten free!
Course: Snack
Servings: 24
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 overripe banana mashed
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 ¼ cup rolled oats divided
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup Sunsweet® Amaz!n™ Diced Prunes
  • ¼ cup cacao nibs
  • ¼ cup pepitas
Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa well under cold running water.
  2. Place water in small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa and lower heat. Cover and allow to simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes. Allow to sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350º. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  4. Sitr banana, coconut oil and maple syrup together in a medium bowl.
  5. Place 1 cup oats in food processor and grind to a powder. Add cooked quinoa, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Pulse a few times to mix. Transfer to bowl with banana mixture. Stir just unilt blended. Fold in prunes, cacao nibs and pepitas.
  6. Drop by rounded 2 tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake 10 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to cooling racks and allow to cool completely. Store in airtight container or bag.