Easy No Bake Cranberry Chocolate Quinoa Cookies recipe. This fudgy dessert idea is a great last minute snack.
Is the weather starting to warm up around where you are living?
It’s really hit or miss here in Chicago. One day it is so hot that I want to put all my sweaters in storage. Then the next day, it’s snowing.
Today, it’s snowing. Tomorrow? Who knows.
But when I made these cookies? It was super hot and there was no way I was turning on my oven.
No bake cookies are the way to go this summer. And these No Bake Cranberry Chocolate Quinoa Cookies are going to be on the top of my list.
What do you need to make these No Bake Cranberry Chocolate Quinoa Cookies?
They are so easy to make. All you need is:
- quinoa
- coconut oil
- maple syrup
- cocoa powder
- almond butter
- oats
- shredded coconut
- dried cranberries
That’s it!
Typically when I am making a no bake treat, I make my No Bake Peanut Butter and Chocolate Oat Fudge Bars. But I feel like these cookies are so much healthier. I mean, anything with quinoa is healthy, right?
What do you think? Healthy enough to eat for breakfast?
If you make this recipe, let me know how you liked it! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
No Bake Cranberry Chocolate Quinoa Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer until cooked, around 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil, maple syrup and cocoa powder. Add in the almond butter, mixing until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cooked quinoa, oats and shredded coconut. Fold in the dried cranberries.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the mixture onto the prepared cookies sheet. Press down a little with your hands.
- Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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I love love all the ingredients in these delicious looking cookies. Cranberries, oats and coconut are 3 of my favorites. And with the quinoa, I’m sure they will be tasty. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I hope you give it a go 🙂
These were SO good and cured my chocolate craving in a nice healthy way 🙂 loved these!!
Yay so glad you liked it 🙂
No bake made this so much more attractive. It’s getting so hot I didn’t want to turn on the oven and these helped with my sweet cravings 😉
Yes so good!!
I made these ones and they turned to be chewy, delicious, not too sweet, and very fulfilling! Thank you for the recipe.
Yay! I am so glad you liked it 🙂
These cookies look so delicious and they are HEALTHY! Definitely making them ASAP, as I’m craving something chocolate today 😉
Yes do it!!
These look amazing and I have been looking for a recipe like this for quite some time and so far this one looks the best! I cant wait to give this a go, thank you for sharing this recipe!
Let me know how it goes 🙂
These are a texture lovers’ dream come true! Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. I’m going to freeze some so I always have them on hand when a craving hits!
Yay! That’s a great idea 🙂
Cant believe they are no bake. Such a simple prep and they look absolutely stunning and delicious. Am trying these next.
Yay! Let me know how you like it!
Cranberry, Chocolate, Quinoa, NO BAKE cookies…um, YES PLEASE!! Excellent recipe with the BEST flavors! I won’t feel too guilty about this cookie recipe either! YUM!
Right?? It’s the best 🙂
I had some quinoa at home; I usually use it in savory dishes; your recipe was a revelation. So easy to make, chewy, and with the right amount of sugar.
Love how versatile quinoa is 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing no baked cranberry chocolate quinoa cookies recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
So glad you liked it!
No bake cookies are a fan favorite in our house! I have never tried making with cranberries before. These sound delicious! Will have to give this recipe a try soon!
They are essential in the summer!
These cookies were so easy and I loved that they were no bake!
So glad you liked them 🙂