I've been on this weird kick of trying to make different breakfast foods using quinoa. First pancakes, now muffins. I have to say, after making
Gordon Ramsay's uber healthy blueberry muffins, I think I kinda like these better. It could just be that I am not a huge fan of banana, which GR's version has. But these muffins are light and fresh tasting, and frankly, don't taste so.....healthy!
But these muffins are just as healthy, if not healthier. There is no butter or oil. Very little sugar. Quinoa is incredibly healthy and packed with protein. I have found that quinoa, after it's cooked, can be used almost interchangeably with flour or oats. So don't be surprised if you find me making more recipes with quinoa!
I hope you give these muffins a try!
1. Preheat over to 400 degrees and line a
muffin tin with liners, then set aside.
2. Mix together in a large bowl:
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon zest
3. Mix together in a small bow or measuring
cup, then add to dry ingredients:
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/3 cup applesauce
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
4. Fold in:
1/2 cup blueberries
5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Ok, I'm trying these too, especially if they might be better than Gordon's! I am a little intimidated by quinoa, but I think I can handle it.
ReplyDeleteThese look really good! I have been looking for new recipes to use quinoa in and this looks like a great one! Thanks for sharing this, I can't wait to try it:)
ReplyDeleteShannon@CozyCountryLiving
For realz?! Muffins with quinoa! I love it! Pinned this!! Thanks for linking up at One Organic Mama! Hope to see you back on Thursday morning! Check out the FAB Features from THE Pin it Party #2!!
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