What’s makes something “a classic”? I think we can all agree that Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies will always be a classic, but why? When I stop to think about it, I think all classics share a few common traits:
Timelessness. Like a good book (think The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and To Kill a Mockingbird), a true classic remains as engaging and relatable today as it was the year of its creation.Beauty. Although I might not know enough about art to thoroughly explain what makes Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus special, hundreds of years after its creation, I can look and confidently describe it as beautiful. Style. You don’t have to look further than the little black dress in your closet to find a classic that will look chic no matter what decade you wear it in.
If timelessness, beauty, and style are what make something a classic, I think it’s safe to say we can add these no bake quinoa cookies, featuring a classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, to our list (along with this Healthy Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie).
How to Make Quinoa Cookies
These chocolate peanut butter quinoa cookies have all the makings of a classic and are the ideal treat to tuck into your lunch box or enjoy as an after-school (or work) snack. The best part? They require zero baking (like these other no bake dessert recipes).
The Ingredients
Quinoa. Containing 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per cup of cooked quinoa, this wholesome little grain is a nutrition powerhouse (these Quinoa Breakfast Bars are another quinoa favorite).Peanut Butter. Provides big and bold peanutty flavor while also functioning as a binding ingredient to hold these no bake cookies together.Honey. Naturally sweetens the cookies. If you’d like to make these cookies vegan, opt for a bit of pure maple syrup instead.Coconut Oil. Adds moisture and richness in the form of healthy fat.Vanilla. Enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavor of these cookies.Almond Meal. A gluten free flour alternative that compliments the flavor of the peanut butter while keeping these cookies light and airy (like this Almond Flour Bread). Coconut. I love the flavor and bulk a bit of unsweetened adds to this recipe. If you prefer to omit the coconut, swap for extra quinoa or a scoop of uncooked quick oats.Chocolate Chips. Decadent little jewels of chocolate goodness stud these cookies. I prefer dark chocolate, but you may use semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you prefer.
The Directions
Storage Tips
To Store. Store leftover cookies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I like to enjoy my cookies right out of the refrigerator. They will soften at room temperature but still taste delicious.To Freeze. Place cookies in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
More Tasty No Bake Treats
Healthy No Bake CookiesNo Bake Pumpkin Energy BallsNo Bake Cookie Dough Protein BallsNo Bake Peanut Butter Chia Healthy Granola Bars
The next time I’m craving a classic experience, I plan to eat a chocolate peanut butter no bake quinoa cookie (and maybe some Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies too) while listening to Mozart, wearing a black dress, and reading Mark Twain. Anyone care to join?
