Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and Goldenberries

Updated: Oct 11, 2023

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies with Cranberries and Goldenberries
General Information
  • Desserts
  • Sweet
  • 33 minutes
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • 15 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of HerbaZest Quinoa Flakes
  • 1/2 cup of oat (old-fashioned rolled)
  • 1/4 cup of cranberry (dried)
  • 1/4 cup of HerbaZest Dried Goldenberries
  • 1/2 cup of pumpkin (seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons of flax (ground)
  • 3 tablespoons of chia (seeds)
  • 1 banana
  • 4 tablespoons of honey
  • 1/2 cup of oat flour
  • 4 tablespoons of whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • Salt (a pinch)

Directions

Dense, wholesome, and protein-rich, these quinoa oatmeal cookies as worthy of eating as a healthy breakfast. They come together in minutes and keep fresh for a few days to help you start your days with more ease.

These delicious cookies made with nutritious flaked quinoa, with not only provide them with texture, but also all essential amino acids. Oats, on the other hand, are known for their fiber content, which is recognized for its effects of lowering cholesterol levels and controlling blood sugar. Other ingredients that go into those quinoa oatmeal cookies include goldenberries, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds, all of which share their flavor, texture, and important vitamins and minerals for a well-balanced diet.

  1. Start by mashing a banana in a bowl. Then add the milk, coconut oil, and honey. Mix well and set aside.(3 minutes)
  2. In a large bowl, place the quinoa flakes, oats, oats flour, salt, chia seeds, and ground flax. Mix well to combine. Then add dried goldenberries, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds and give it another mix.(5 minutes)
  3. Pour the banana milk mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients, give it a mix, and set aside for a few minutes.(5 minutes)
  4. Scoop out a tablespoon-full of dough and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Form it into a cookie shape.(5 minutes)
  5. Bake at 320°F (160°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before eating.(15 minutes)

If you don't have dried goldenberries on hand, you can replace them with raisins.