Quinoa Tahini Cookies Recipe

Craving a crunchy, flavorful cookie that's also gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free? These Quinoa Tahini Cookies deliver! Inspired by oatmeal cookies but with a crispier texture and a unique, nutty flavor, they're perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions or simply seeking a delicious, wholesome treat. Even picky eaters will be asking for seconds! This recipe, perfected at high altitude, includes adjustments for lower elevations – get ready to bake up a batch of these irresistible cookies.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 118.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.3 (28 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quinoa Tahini Cookies

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How to Make Quinoa Tahini Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, ½ cup tahini, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon baking soda. Mix until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
  4. If the dough seems too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water, one at a time, mixing until the desired consistency is reached. If too wet, add 1 tablespoon of rolled oats.
  5. Using a rounded teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Baking time may need to be adjusted depending on your oven and altitude. Start checking at 10 minutes.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

11g

Carbs

5g