Description
Delectable quinoa cacao cookies blend nutritious ingredients for a guilt-free chocolate treat. Brazilian-inspired recipe delivers rich, chocolatey pleasure without baking, inviting you to savor each wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups puffed quinoa
- ¼ cup (60 mL/4 tbsps) coconut butter
- ¼ cup (60 mL/4 tbsps) unsweetened sunflower seed butter
- ⅓ cup (80 mL/5.4 fl oz) maple syrup
- 3 tbsps (45 mL/1.5 fl oz) unsweetened cacao/cocoa powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL/0.17 fl oz) pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp (0.625 mL/0.02 fl oz) salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a smooth surface for crafting the no-bake cookies.
- Melting Phase: Combine coconut butter, sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a microwave-safe bowl, heating and stirring until the ingredients meld into a silky, homogeneous liquid.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk cacao powder and salt into the warm mixture, ensuring a deep, intense chocolate essence permeates the entire base.
- Quinoa Integration: Gently fold puffed quinoa into the chocolate mixture, meticulously coating each crisp grain to create a uniform distribution of texture and flavor.
- Forming Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, carefully deposit and shape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, applying gentle pressure to create consistent portions.
- Freezing and Setting: Place the baking sheet in the freezer, allowing the cookies to solidify and develop a rich, fudgy consistency for approximately 30 minutes.
- Storage: Transfer the fully set crispy cookies to an airtight container, storing in the freezer for a convenient and decadent treat ready to be savored at a moment’s notice.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Freezing is crucial for achieving the perfect texture, creating a fudgy, crisp cookie that melts in your mouth.
- Butter Matters: Use high-quality, room temperature nut or seed butters for a smooth, consistent base that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Quinoa Coating Technique: Fold puffed quinoa gently to maintain its crunch and prevent breaking, ensuring each bite delivers a delightful crispy texture.
- Storage Smart: Keep cookies in an airtight freezer container for up to 2 weeks, allowing for a quick, guilt-free chocolate treat anytime you crave something sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 0.5 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg