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Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies

The Quinoa Gives a Slightly Healthy Twist to a Classic Cookie

— December 30, 2015 — Lifestyle
If you are looking for a recipe that will use up that box of quinoa you have hanging out in your pantry, these quinoa cookies are a sweet alternative. Created by Mel from the food blog Mel's Kitchen, the recipe for quinoa chocolate chip oatmeal granola cookies taste surprisingly good despite all the healthy-sounding ingredients. This means you can indulge without feeling quite so guilty.

Packed with protein and whole grains, these treats have a texture that's described as super soft and fluffy. While you can't really classify them as an actual health food, the quinoa cookies do have some healthier components. To try this recipe at home, you will need semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried cranberries or cherries, toasted slivered almonds, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, cooked and cooled quinoa, rolled oats and other ingredients.
Trend Themes
1. Healthy Dessert Recipes - Opportunity to create innovative and healthier dessert recipes using unexpected ingredients like quinoa.
2. Alternative Baking Ingredients - Opportunity to explore alternative baking ingredients, such as quinoa, to create unique and flavorful treats.
3. Protein-rich Snacks - Opportunity to develop protein-rich snacks that provide nutritional benefits while still tasting indulgent.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - Opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to develop and market quinoa-based products.
2. Health and Wellness - Opportunity for the health and wellness industry to incorporate quinoa into their product offerings, catering to the growing demand for nutritious snacks.
3. Alternative Grains - Opportunity for companies in the grain industry to promote and market alternative grains like quinoa, highlighting their unique qualities and versatility in cooking and baking.
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