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Apple Apricot Quinoa Cookies

These Apple Apricot Quinoa Cookies are filled with fruity goodness and make great snacks! Made with whole grains and quinoa flakes, to keep you satiated.

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Happy September! Yes, I know it’s the 10th. But, I took a teeny break from the blog last week, mostly to work on the cookbook. Also, some people don’t know yet, the working title of it is Vegan Yack Attack On the Go! It caters to people that are short on time, and also prepares them with food on-the-move. Literally. Pretty excited about this one! It’s due out Summer of 2018, but I’ll let you know when it’s available for pre-sale orders.

image collage of dried apple rings, fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, and diced dried apricots on a cutting board

For now, I’m looking forward to the coming of Fall! Though, I’m still in the camp of “it’s too soon to start posting pumpkin recipes”. It’s like everyone forgets about apple season!! Don’t worry apples (I don’t think they’re actually worried), I won’t forget about you. While I still need to plan a trip to an orchard this year -if I have time- let’s take advantage of these seasonal sweet beauties. That’s why I made these apple apricot quinoa cookies!

image collage of small food processor pureeing wet mixture of cookie dough

I think this combination of apples and apricots is perfect for bridging summer and fall. And, because the apricots are dried, you really can make this for all of the autumn season. These aren’t your standard cookies, they’re a little fluffy and surprisingly light. The chunks of fruit offer little pops of sweetness, and the pumpkin seeds are nice and crunchy.

image collage of chopped dried apples, mixing dry ingredients, folding in fruit and seeds, and forming cookie dough balls

I only got to eat a couple of these before I gifted them to my mom, for her travels in Michigan! She was very grateful. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here, typing this up, wishing I had some damn cookies. Be smarter than I, and make a double batch!! 😉

small cookies topped with pumpkin seeds on parchment paper on top of a cooking rack

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Yield: 12 cookies

Apple Apricot Quinoa Cookies

These Apple Apricot Quinoa Cookies are filled with fruity goodness and make great snacks! Made with whole grains and quinoa flakes, to keep you satiated.

These cookies are filled with fruity goodness and make great snacks! Made with whole grains and quinoa flakes, to keep you satiated.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons hot water
  • 3/4 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, or GF all-purpose flour with 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh apples
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apple rings
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a small blender pitcher or food processor, place flaxseed and hot water. Set aside for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, mix quinoa flakes, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, together.
  3. Add chopped fresh apple, brown sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to blender pitcher. Blend until mostly smooth. Pour mixture into dry ingredients and fold together until there are no dry spots. 
  4. Then, add dried apples, dried apricots, and 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds to the cookie dough; fold until combined. Place roughly 2-tablespoon-sized scoops on the baking sheet, 1 or 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with remaining pumpkin seeds and lightly press down the tops, so the seeds stick.
  5. Bake cookies for 16-18 minutes, or until they become golden brown around the bottom edge. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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Maroula

Thursday 25th of May 2023

OMG I just made these and they are AMAZING!!! I used oats instead of quinoa flakes. Definitely a keeper

Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack!

Thursday 25th of May 2023

So glad you enjoyed them!!

Maroula

Monday 22nd of May 2023

quinoa flakes upset my tummy. Is there anything I could use as a replacement?

Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack!

Thursday 25th of May 2023

quick cooking oats will work fine!

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