Description
These soft, chewy Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Cookies are the perfect grab-and-go morning treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like quinoa flakes, oats, shredded coconut, and banana, they offer natural sweetness, plant-based protein, and fiber to keep you energized. One bowl, no mixer, and endlessly customizable — ideal for busy mornings, meal prep, kids, or anyone who wants a healthy cookie that still tastes like a cozy little indulgence.
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa flakes (or ¾ cup cooked quinoa)
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1 cup rolled oats
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½ cup shredded coconut
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1 large banana, mashed
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¼ cup maple syrup
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3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, raisins, chopped nuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp hearts
Instructions
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Prep the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Whisk until combined. -
Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in oats, quinoa flakes, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and salt.
Fold gently until the dough becomes thick and sticky. -
Shape the Cookies
Scoop the dough into 10–12 mounds on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your fingers. -
Bake
Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and the centers look set. -
Cool & Enjoy
Allow the cookies to cool completely — they firm up perfectly as they rest.
Notes
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For chewier cookies, add extra banana or bake 1 minute less.
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For crispier edges, flatten more and bake an extra 1–2 minutes.
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Add chia seeds, flax, or protein powder for a healthy boost.
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Store at room temperature for 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110–140
- Sugar: 4–7g
- Sodium: ~40mg
- Fat: 5–7g
- Saturated Fat: 3–4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1–2g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16–18g
- Fiber: 2–3g
- Protein: 3–4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg