Healthy and Delicious Quinoa Squash Muffins Recipe

These quinoa squash muffins are a healthy and delicious snack option. Packed with the goodness of quinoa and squash, they are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up. The muffins are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. Serve them warm or at room temperature with a spread of butter or cream cheese. They are also great for on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup grated yellow squash
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grated squash, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and egg.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, if desired.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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