Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Place 1 cup oats in a food processor; pulse 7 to 8 times. Add quinoa and pulse until finely chopped.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

Drop tablespoons of batter onto the baking sheet.

5 . Stage

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.