Very Berry Quinoa Muffins
These Very Berry Quinoa Muffins are soft, moist, and packed with juicy berries and protein-rich quinoa a wholesome breakfast or snack that’s both nutritious and delicious!
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Total Time: 37 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, mix quinoa, melted coconut oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 5. Gently fold in the berries.
- 6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- 7. Bake 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use cooked and cooled quinoa for the best texture.
- You can use any mix of berries blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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