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2 Dessert Recipes With Surprise Healthy Ingredients

Quinoa and Oatmeal Cookies
By now, we all know that avoiding sweets is neither an achievable nor a satisfying goal. The key is balance! These cookies here won't affect your health or your weight. Healthy foods don't have to be dull, and they can even be tasty. They contain natural proteins from quinoa, which are perfect for those of you who don't want to commit to the dreaded protein powder.
Ingredients for Quinoa and Oatmeal Cookies:
Flour - 2 cups (whole-wheat flour works as well)
Salt - 1/2 tsp.
Cinnamon - 2 tsp. (ground)
Cloves - 1/4 tsp. (ground)
Nutmeg - 1/2 tsp. (ground)
Baking soda - 1 tsp.
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup (at room temperature)
Brown sugar - 1 cup
Eggs - 2 (large)
Applesauce - 1 cup
Vanilla extract - 2 tbsp.
Quinoa - 1/2 cup (cooked and cooled)
Chocolate chips - 1 cup
Raisins - 1 cup (optional)
Rolled Oats - 2 1/2 cups
Chickpea Brownies
These brownies won't make you gain weight. They contain natural proteins from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), which are perfect for those who want to get more protein in their diet but don't feel like committing to protein powder. This recipe is also gluten-free.
Ingredients for Chickpea Brownies:
Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - 1 can (drained and rinsed)
Cocoa powder - 1/3 cup
Coconut sugar - 2/3 cup
Eggs - 2
Coconut milk - 2 tbsp.
Baking powder - 2 tsp.
Chocolate chips - 1/2 cup (dark)
Coffee - 1 tsp. (optional)
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