Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups unbleached white flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cooked white quinoa (packed and cooled)
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (mini are ideal)

Instructions

1. 1

   Advance prep: Cook quinoa according to package instructions, or use day-old leftover quinoa that’s already cooked.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

3. 3

   Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Mix together the quinoa, canola oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Fold together the wet and dry ingredients in the medium bowl, being careful not to overmix (to avoid tough cookies).

6. 6

   Add the chocolate chips and fold in gently.

7. 7

   Portion the cookie dough into two tablespoon balls, flattening slightly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or non-stick silpat.

8. 8

   Bake until the cookies become golden on the edges, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Allow the cookies to cool before enjoying!