Chocolate Quinoa Muffins
Chocolate Quinoa Muffins that are low in sugar and made with cooked quinoa. Clean eating and gluten free muffins loved by all.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups cooked
- 2 eggs large
- 1/2 cup any milk I used unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or raw honey
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder aluminum free
- 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Cooking spray I use Misto
Instructions
- Cook quinoa as per package instructions. Follow my how to cook quinoa on the stove or Instant Pot quinoa method for perfect results. Let it cool to room temperature so you do not end up with scrambled eggs.:)
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line muffin tin with liners or use silicone muffin tin. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add milk, applesauce, coconut oil, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla, baking powder and salt; whisk well to combine. Add cooled quinoa, almond meal, coconut flakes and chocolate chips; stir well to combine.
- Using large ice cream scoop, divide batter between 12 openings. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Store: Store in a cool dry place for up to 3 - 4 days.
- Freeze: In an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g