These quinoa muffins are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They make for a perfect breakfast or snack option for those looking to eat healthy. The combination of quinoa, bananas, and nuts creates a tasty and filling treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, mashed bananas, honey, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, chopped nuts, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Quinoa is a complete protein, making these muffins a great source of plant-based protein.
These muffins can be easily customized by adding chocolate chips, dried fruits, or seeds.
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, making this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.