These easy gluten free cookies are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate. They’re made with quinoa flour and natural sugar for a healthier treat!
I know what you’re thinking.
“First there was quinoa protein muffins, then there was quinoa energy bars and now you be tellin’ me to throw quinoa in my COOKIES? And that it’s actually really delicious and not weird tasting AT ALL?”
Um. Yes. That is exactly what I am telling you. Which is why they’re called quinoa cookies.
It’s just the facts peeps.
But, like, fer real, yes. I was a leeeeeetle bit hesitant at the whole quinoa-as-a-dessert dealio going on all throughout this post. But then my face munched through the layers of toasted quinoa and coconut and ooey-gooey melty chocolate that somehow ended up on my nose and got, like, REALLY REALLY HAPPY.
Sidenote: if chocolate doesn’t end up on your nose when you eat your dessert, well, you’re doing it wrong.
Anyway.
Let’s hit the backwards arrow on our imaginary internet land remote control and REEEEEWIND back to the origin of the softest and chewiest healthy chocolate chip cookies in the land, filled with nutty quinoa and sweet flakes of oaty goodness.
The origin, well, it is not MY brain. Because, peeps, this recipe was FOR ONCE not developed by yours truly.
Sometimes we food bloggers just need us a little break MMMKAY.
These round delights of melty chocolate YUMS (I was going to just say cookies, but I didn’t want to bore your brains with the same word over and over) come from the mental-head-area of my friend Erin from Texanerin Baking. Do you know her? Well, let me just ask you this: do your taste buds like to dance around sweet, sinful desserts that are actually NOT sinful because they’re HEALTHY and totally cool fer yer waistline?
I know you said yes, because we’re friends. I am only friends with people who say yes to the above question. Which means you should immediately click over to her gorgeous blog and drool over ALL her good-for-you dessert recipes. I’ll just be on the other side of the screen doing the EXACT SAME THING.
ORRRR, you could buy her NEW COOKBOOK! Aside from being a kick-butt blogger, this lady made you a cookbook chock full of dessert recipes that feature ancient grains.
Enter: Coconut Chocolate Quinoa Cookies.
And by that I mean coconut chocolate quinoa cookies that earned 2 STAMPS of approval from the “quinoa hating” husb-o-rama.
I think I have learned the secret to making whomever you need to feed start liking things that you want them to eat: Just mix it with coconut sugar and chocolate chips.
Just blew your mind. I KNOW.
And these cookies? They’re gonna blow away ALL of that inner-self-struggle of trying to figure out how you truly feel about throwing quinoa into your dessert.
You’ll feel good. And super nourish-y. And COOKIES.
That is all you need to know.
Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Gluten Free Cookies
These easy gluten free cookies are soft, chewy and loaded with chocolate. They're made with quinoa flour and natural sugar for a healthier treat!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Unsweetened coconut flakes divided, 170g
- 1 1/2 Cups Oat flour. 138g, Click HERE to see how to make it yourself!
- 1 1/2 Cups Toasted Quinoa Flour 165
- 1/2 Cup Dutch-process cocoa powder sifted if lumpy, 58g
- 3/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Light brown sugar raw sugar or coconut sugar, 200g
- 2/3 Cup Coconut oil melted, 150g
- 2 Large eggs at room temperature
- 6 Tbsps Honey 120g
- 1 tsp Coconut extract or vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips 170g
Instructions
- Spread the coconut on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 3 minutes, stir, and if still not brown, about for another 1 to 3 minutes, or until coconut starts to brown. It will brown quickly, so keep a close eye on it. Remove from the oven and let the coconut cool for 5 minutes, or until no longer hot. Measure out 1 cup (85g) coconut flakes and keep the rest on the baking sheet.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the 1 Cup Coconut flakes, oat flour, quinoa flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, melted coconut oil, eggs, honey, extract and water. Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until it is no longer sticky and it's easy to roll into balls. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes while preheating the oven to 350 degress (175 C.)
- Form rounded tablespoons of the dough and roll the balls in the remaining 1 Cup of toasted coconut. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet,[/url] about 2 inches apart. Bake for 6 to 9 minutes or until no longer wet on the top. They may crackle a little. If you break one open, they may not look fully cooked but they will continue to cook as they cool. Let the cookies sit for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, and then remove to a [url href=http://amzn.to/1NW0pNb target=_blank rel=nofollow]wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from "The Sweet Side of Ancient Grains" by Erin Dooner
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Want more healthy cookies?
Crockpot Paleo Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Deep Dish Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Other delicious looking cookies from Erin:
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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CARLA says
June 18, 2015 at 3:03 amUH OH
IT’S TIME.
Im buying a SIFTER!!!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:49 amHahah…1$ on Ebay 😉 Thanks Carla!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
June 18, 2015 at 3:46 amWow do these cookies look delicious, Taylor! I love how thick and chewy these babies are! I’ve never baked with quinoa flour before, so I can’t wait to try this out! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:49 amYou totally need to try it! Or make it…it’s so easy! Thanks Gayle!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
June 18, 2015 at 3:46 amI love quinoa but I’ve never thought to use it in cookies! Such a great idea!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:49 amIt’s totally SO good…gives it a super nutty flavor! Thanks Tori!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
June 18, 2015 at 4:41 amDrooling! I can’t describe how much I adore the combination of coconut and chocolate. It’s absolutely the best. I love how these look, Taylor. Dessert quinoa cookies…YES!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:49 amME TOO. I wish I could eat chocolate and coconut at EVERY SINGLE MEAL! Thank you Erin! xoxo
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
June 18, 2015 at 4:53 amI can get on board with these–quinoa in EVERYTHINGGGGG. I’m all about it.
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:48 amME TOO! I am totally addicted to the stuff! Thanks Erin!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
June 18, 2015 at 5:20 amOh my goodness! I love everything about these cookies! Chocolate + coconut always = perfection!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:48 amRight? My two favs! Thanks Melanie! xoxo
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
June 18, 2015 at 5:23 amGIMME all the COCONUT!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:48 amYES! Thanks Sharon!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
June 18, 2015 at 5:34 amQUINOA cookies?!?!?! i like the way you think 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:48 amHaha! Thanks!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
June 18, 2015 at 5:57 amHaha. This post. Love it. 😀
Thanks so much for sharing a recipe, for all the kind words and for linking to my cookies! And I’m with you on the break thing. It’s so nice to just make someone else’s recipe or do an adapted recipe every now and then. It feels like a mini-vacation. 😉
I love the pictures, by the way!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 6:47 amYES, totally a mini vacay! I am so glad you love the post and pics girl! Thank YOU for this awesome recipe!
Allie | BakingAMoment says
June 18, 2015 at 7:43 amThese sound so fantastic! Love all the hearty, healthy ingredients, and of course, CHOCOLATE!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:06 amWho can resist chocolate right?! Thanks Allie!
Zainab says
June 18, 2015 at 7:45 amUHMMMMM…OK these are amazing!! I need to grab Erin’s book too and explore a bit more with ancient grains!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:06 amYES YOU DO! Her recipes are SO good! Thank you Zainab!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
June 18, 2015 at 7:50 amQuinoa and chocolate is kinda my thing 😉 Delish! And the cookbook sounds lovely!! I’m a collector so I always love hearing about new ones!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:06 amYou totally need this in your stash Rebecca, it’s awesome! Thank you!
Ashley @ Wishes & DIshes says
June 18, 2015 at 7:53 amI have this cookbook and love it!! It’s great! I haven’t tried these cookies yet but need to.
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:05 amRight?! So awesome! You totally need to try this recipe girl!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
June 18, 2015 at 8:33 amYou´re so funny! When I read “fer real” I was laughing out loud! Saw these on FB and new I had to head over here to see the recipe. They look so good!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:05 amI am so glad you don’t think I am totally insane 😉 Thanks Johlene!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
June 18, 2015 at 8:50 amQunioa? Cookies? I’ve gotta try this one Taylor!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:05 amYea you do lady! Thank you!
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
June 18, 2015 at 8:58 amSo I just got a bag of quinoa flour and was trying to decide what to make with it. Decision made! These look awesome! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:05 amyou will love the stuff Danae!! Thanks!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
June 18, 2015 at 10:24 amThese look so fudgey Taylor!! Who knew quinoa could be a dessert?? You’re a genius.
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 11:04 amErin is a genius! But thank you so much Karen!
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
June 18, 2015 at 11:31 amthese cookies are so adorable! i personally love adding random grains or beans to my baking and realizing just how delicious they are!
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 2:09 pmYES! I just added chickpeas to granola bars and they were so good! Thanks Beverley!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
June 18, 2015 at 12:16 pmHOLY yum! I will take five. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
June 18, 2015 at 2:09 pmHaha! Sending you cookie mail! Thank you Lauren!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
June 18, 2015 at 4:06 pmTaylor, you can throw quinoa in everything (including my face) and I would call it #winning! Love these cookies! ♡ pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 6:20 amHaha! Love your quirky comments Cheyanne! Thank you!
Charlotte Moore says
June 18, 2015 at 4:28 pmYes, Erin has some good recipes. I have this book and it is so good. Also, I was a tester for 5 recipes for her book. She said I was one of few non bloggers that got her newsletter. It was fun doing it for her. My family loved when I would make something and let them taste test for me. HA!!! Every recipe I tried I used Spelt flour.
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 6:20 amThat does sound like fun! 🙂 Glad to see you’re familiar with Erin Charlotte – thank you!
Emily says
June 18, 2015 at 4:33 pmOMG, these cookies look absolutely amazing! I’ve never baked with quinoa flour before, but I’m definitely buying some! Seriously, they look delicious…thank you so much for sharing this recipe 😀 I’ll take a dozen 😉
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 6:20 amIt’s so tasty Emily! And, if you have a high-powered blender, you can make your own flour!! Thank you !
GiGi Eats says
June 18, 2015 at 4:49 pmIt seems like EVERYTHING you make is 100000% perfect. I would love to see a FOOD fail of yours! LOL!
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 6:19 amHaha they happen!! Promise! Thanks GiGi!
Cassie Tran says
June 19, 2015 at 7:04 amOoooh these look insane!
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 4:03 pmThanks Cassie!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
June 19, 2015 at 8:11 amLove chocolate and coconut together! These cookie look so good. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 4:02 pmThank you Christin!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
June 19, 2015 at 2:01 pmthese look bomb! chocolate and coconut is the best flava ever! 😉 YUM-O! and I bet the hubbs was so happy it was GF too!
Taylor Kiser says
June 19, 2015 at 4:00 pmRIGHT! I adore chocolate and coconut! And he WAS! He is totally missing his cookies! Thanks Michele!
Akaleistar says
June 20, 2015 at 5:19 pmThose cookies look so yummy! Pinning 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
June 21, 2015 at 6:51 amThank you for the pin!!
Julia says
March 17, 2017 at 9:32 amI made these yesterday evening and they were all gone by lunchtime today!
My boyfriend said that while he loves all my cooking he thinks this might be the best thing I have made. Ever.
I shared some with a friend and she immediately wanted the recipe.
I will be making these again and again and again!!
Taylor Kiser says
March 18, 2017 at 11:16 amSo glad to hear these were a big hit Julia!
Sam says
May 12, 2017 at 4:28 amHi
Can I sub out the eggs for either flax egg / chia eggs or Psyllium husks?
Taylor Kiser says
May 17, 2017 at 5:10 amI really can’t tell you as the recipe is only tested as written – I am sorry!