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    Home » Recipes » Cookies » Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

    Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

    Published: Sep 25, 2012 · Modified: Jan 23, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Packed with protein, fiber and all of your favorite fall spices, these Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares will be your go-to pumpkin treat!

    These Pumpkin Quinoa Chocolate Chip Bars are healthy and easy to make!

    I am SO excited for the Fall!! I love pumpkin so much that I try to make as many fun things as I can with it.

    This time of year I become even more obsessed with pumpkin recipes.  I came across this delicious Martha Stewart recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bars and decided to change it up a bit.  

    I think most of you know how much I LOVE quinoa.  Love it.  

    Like, really love it.  

    I also love that it is a complete protein and has such a wonderful, nutty texture.  Soooo.... (you know where I am going with this, don't you?) why not add it to these cookie Bars?

    Fantastic.  

    A little flax seed never hurt anyone, right?  (Actually it's PACKED with omega-3-fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants)  

    Finally, pumpkin is a powerhouse of nutrition.  It's loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  

    Sooooo....these squares are a healthier option that your ordinary butter laden chocolate chip cookie, but just as delicious.

    These Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares are packed with protein, fiber and all of your favorite fall flavors!

    *One note, I used 2 cups of flour and the squares come out more cake-like.  If you would like a chewier square, reduce the amount of flour.

    If you do many any substitutions, please come back and let me know how they turned out. You guys always have such creative ideas.

    You can also mix it up with the unrefined granulated sugar and maple syrup. I would love to hear how they turn out.

    Personally, I love them just the way they are, but I completely understand that sometimes you just don't have the tome to run to the grocery store and you want to use what's in your house. I get it.

    These Quinoa Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares are packed with protein, fiber and all of your favorite fall flavors!

    Ingredients

    2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (I bet you can substitute all purpose gluten free flour)

    ½ cup flax seed meal (ground flax)

    1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    1 teaspoon baking soda

    ½ teaspoon salt

    ½ cup butter, room temeperature

    2 tablespoons unrefined granulated sugar

    3 tablespoons 100% maple syrup

    1 egg

    1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled

    1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract

    1 ½ cups 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)

    ¾ cup dark chocolate chips

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 x 9 or 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick baking spray.
    2. Mix the flour, flax seed, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.  Set the bowl aside.
    3. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, maple syrup and butter until thoroughly combined and butter is completely mixed in.  Add egg, quinoa and vanilla and mix again.  Slowly add pumpkin and continue to mix well.  Once completely mixed, slowly add the flour mixture.  Feel free to add small amounts of water if the batter seems to thick.
    4. Once the flour mixture is completely combined, add chocolate chips and stir well.  Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until you place a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.  ENJOY!!
     

    Happy Fall! I hope you love these as much as we do!

    Here are some more delicious pumpkin recipes that I thought you might like:

    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    These No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are made with your favorite seasonal flavors and are lightened up with Greek yogurt!

    Healthy Pumpkin Bar Recipe from Yummy Toddler Food

    Healthy Vegan No Bake Pumpkin Donut Holes from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    No Bake Healthy Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

    Healthy Pumpkin Cookies from Well Plated 

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones with Maple Cinnamon Glaze from Lauren Kelly Nutrition 

    These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Scones with Maple Cinnamon Glaze are the perfect way to start your day! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

    Healthy Pumpkin Cake from The Big Man's World

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust from Lauren Kelly Nutrition 

    This Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust is my most requested dessert for the holidays! www.laurenkellynutrition.com

    If you make these Quinoa Pumpkin Chip Squares or any of the other recipes I have shared with you, please some back and let me know. You guys know that I love to hear from you!

    I hope you enjoy these! Thank you for stopping by and please come back soon!

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    Comments

    1. Betsy

      October 29, 2021 at 11:15 am

      This is so great! I've been looking for more ways to incorporate healthy things like quinoa in my diet! Especially in desserts! So delicious!

      Reply
    2. Matt Taylor

      October 29, 2021 at 11:05 am

      These sound and look so yummy. And you are definitely right, a little flaxseed never hurt anyone, in fact, it totally helps. Nice healthy recipe!

      Reply
    3. Lisalia

      October 29, 2021 at 10:39 am

      Quinoa in a dessert?! Yes, I'm here for it! These were delicious and I loved that my kids loved them too!

      Reply
    4. Kristen M Chidsey

      September 14, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Lauren---these gems have my name ALL over them! Pinned to try!

      Reply
    5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

      September 12, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Love these!! I gotta try them!!!

      Reply
    6. Ashley

      September 12, 2017 at 10:37 am

      These sound delicious! The perfect Fall treat 🙂

      Reply
    7. Isabelle @ Crumb

      October 13, 2016 at 3:17 am

      OOooh... I'm very intrigued. I've never tried using quinoa in a baked good, but I've just been asked to bake a healthy treat for a bake sale at work, and these sound absolutely perfect.
      Will have to try a test run this weekend, just to be on the safe side... and because I don't think I want to share the first batch. 😉

      Reply
    8. Taylor Kiser

      October 13, 2016 at 3:08 am

      I could go for a batch of these! They look so delicious!

      Reply
    9. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee

      October 13, 2016 at 2:44 am

      it's so creative that you put the quinoa in there!

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    10. The Food Hunter

      October 12, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      I want one right now!!

      Reply
    11. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      October 12, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      I so so LOVE how you doctored up Martha Stewart's recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bars! Your version is heavenly - and I so wish one (or 3) of these would appear on my plate right now!

      Reply
    12. Liz

      October 12, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      At last!! A healthier pumpkin treat! I love the addition of flax and quinoa---without compromising the deliciousness!

      Reply
    13. Claudia

      September 25, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      Wondering if you could add more Flax meal to substitute for the butter? I know, sounds odd but on my package of "Bob's Red Mill" flaxseed meal it says "Ground flaxmeal can be substituted for the shortening or cooking oil at a ratio of 3 to 1 in baked goods. For example, 1-1/2 cups of flaxseed meal can replace 1/2 cup butter, margarine or cooking oil in a recipe. * Baked goods substituting flaxseed meal for cooking oil tend to brown more rapidly."

      I absolutely LOVE quinoa, pumpkin, chocolate, AUTUMN, healthy eating and all those autumn-ish spices, so these are right up my alley. I'm gonna try this! Anyone else? Anyone?

      Reply
      • LaurenKellyNutrition

        September 25, 2012 at 10:45 pm

        Hi Claudia! I am curious, let me know if you try it with no butter!! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Isabelle at home

      September 25, 2012 at 12:11 pm

      I like the use of quinoa, so clever!

      Reply
    15. PB and Peppers (@JenatPBandP)

      September 25, 2012 at 12:08 pm

      Oh my gosh do these look amazing!!! I have to make these today!!

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