Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups gluten-free oats, divided
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Transfer oat and quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1 cup oats, applesauce, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt; mix well to combine. Fold chocolate chips and pecans into the batter.
  • Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 14 minutes. Let sit on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool, about 25 minutes.