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Banana Quinoa Cookies recipe

Banana Quinoa Cookies

These Gluten-Free Banana Quinoa Cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with nutritious quinoa. Enjoy these delightful cookies anytime you need a snack or dessert!

Ratings 4.5 from 4 votes
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 50 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 12 servings
Estimated Cost $  5
Calories 120
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Kids-Friendly, Nut-Free, Vegan
Description

These Gluten-Free Banana Quinoa Cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with nutritious quinoa. Enjoy these delightful cookies anytime you need a snack or dessert!

Ingredients for Banana Quinoa Cookies
    Main Ingredients
  • 1 unit Ripe banana
  • 1 4g Unsalted Brazil nuts
  • 4 tablespoons Quinoa flakes
Instructions
    Baking Instructions
  1. Prepare the mixture

    Mash the banana with a fork. Add the quinoa flakes and mix well. If desired, add chocolate coloring of your choice.

  2. Prepare the molds

    Chop the Brazil nuts and spread them on the bottom of the molds. Fill the molds with the batter.

  3. Bake the cookies

    Bake in a preheated medium oven for approximately 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings


Amount Per Serving
Calories 286kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.6g9%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Sodium 3.4mg1%
Potassium 679.8mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 54.1g19%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Sugars 14.2g
Protein 7.8g16%

Vitamin A 3.90 IU
Vitamin C 10.09 mg
Calcium 32.16 mg
Iron 2.34 mg
Vitamin D 0.00 IU
Vitamin E 1.38 IU
Vitamin K 0.58 mcg
Thiamin 0.21 mg
Riboflavin 0.22 mg
Niacin 1.43 mg
Vitamin B6 0.64 mg
Folate 102.22 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
Phosphorus 248.68 mg
Magnesium 130.00 mg
Zinc 1.65 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For added sweetness, consider adding a bit of honey or maple syrup.

Keywords: banana, quinoa, gluten-free, cookies, healthy snacks