Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Crispy Quinoa Cacao Cookies (No-Bake!), a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping it healthy. With just seven wholesome ingredients, these vegan, gluten-free cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it a snack, dessert, or a lunchbox addition. Ready in just 15 minutes, you’ll love how easy they are to make and customize. Whether you enjoy them plain or paired with fresh fruit and yogurt, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups crispy puffed quinoa
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, melt coconut butter and sunflower seed butter with maple syrup and vanilla in the microwave for about 30 seconds; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in cacao powder and salt until fully combined.
- Gently fold in crispy puffed quinoa until evenly coated.
- Scoop mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each scoop slightly.
- Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg