Carrot Quinoa Muffins

Name: Carrot Quinoa Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked, cooled quinoa; 2 cups white whole wheat flour; 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar ((see note)); 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk, (plus 2 tablespoons ); 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp canola oil ((or melted, cooled coconut oil)); 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 cup freshly grated carrots (lightly pressed dry); 1/2 cup mix-ins: toasted chopped walnuts

These carrot quinoa muffins are naturally packed with protein, and spiced with cinnamon. A perfect healthy breakfast or snack on the go.

⏱ 45 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 25min 📊 Medium 🍽 12 servings ⭐ 4.8 (26) 👁 4

Instructions

If needed, cook the quinoa. Be careful not to overcook or use more than the necessary amount of water. The quinoa grains should be tender but still separate, rather than mushy and clumped together. When ready to bake, preheat your oven oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cooked quinoa, white whole wheat flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
In a small bowl or large measuring cup, beat together the egg, buttermilk, yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
Add the milk mixture to the quinoa mixture and stir by hand, just until combined. Gently fold in the carrots and any desired mix-ins.
Divide among the muffin cups.
Bake 25 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Gently remove the muffins from the pan and place on the wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy plain or with a smear of peanut butter, apple butter, or a bit of softened, salted butter.

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Nutrition per serving

Protein6g

Carbs34g

Fat8g

222kcal

6gProtein

34gCarbs

8gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$478.00

Per Serving
$40.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$956.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
cooked	0.5 cups	-
white whole wheat flour	2 cups	$35.00
packed dark brown sugar	0.6666666666666666 cup	$20.00
ground cinnamon	2 tsp	$21.00
ground ginger	1 tsp	$5.00
baking powder	0.5 tsp	$3.00
kosher salt	0.75 tsp	$1.00
egg	1 large	$55.00
low fat buttermilk	0.5 cup	$130.00
plain non-fat Greek yogurt	0.25 cup	$56.00
canola oil	3 tbsp	$13.00
pure vanilla extract	1 tsp	$51.00
freshly grated carrots	1 cup	$88.00
mix-ins	0.5 cup	-