Crispy Quinoa Cacao Cookies (No-Bake!) Recipe
Enjoy these no-bake Crispy Quinoa Cacao Cookies for a guilt-free treat that’s crunchy and satisfying. Made with wholesome ingredients, they are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick sweet fix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut butter (may sub with coconut oil if preferred)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened sunflower seed butter (may use other nut/seed butter if desired)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao/cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups crispy puffed quinoa
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt coconut butter, sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla in the microwave. Whisk until smooth. Add cacao powder and salt. Fold in puffed quinoa.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop the batter onto the baking sheet. Flatten and shape into rounds. Chill to harden.
- Chill and Store: Freeze the cookies on the sheet for about 30 minutes until set. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding nuts, dried fruits, or seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
- For a sweeter version, you can increase the amount of maple syrup to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: No-Bake, Quinoa Cookies, Cacao Cookies, Healthy Dessert
