Are you searching for a delightful and nutritious breakfast or snack option? Look no further than the irresistible quinoa banana muffins! These wholesome muffins offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, combining the nutty taste of quinoa with the sweet, moist goodness of bananas. With their whole-grain goodness and natural sweetness, they are a delightful treat for any time of the day. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable muffins, providing you with step-by-step instructions and all the necessary tips to ensure a successful baking experience. Get ready to indulge in the irresistible combination of quinoa and bananas, transformed into a delightful muffin that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
QUINOA BANANA MUFFINS
Steps:
- If needed, cook and cool the quinoa. See below for instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 375. Line a muffin tin with 12 silicone muffin liners (or use the parchment paper liners)
- Mash the banana with a fork.
- Add the ground flax and water to the mashed bananas and stir well.
- Add the almond flour, oat flour, coconut sugar and baking powder to the banana mixture and stir well.
- Add the cooked, cooled quinoa to the bowl and stir well to incorporate.
- Add the peanut butter to the batter and stir well, making sure it's fully incorporated and mixed in.
- Add 3 tbsp. of the shredded coconut and all of the chocolate chips to the batter and stir to distribute.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to divide the batter into the muffin liners. If you have leftover batter, try to divide it evenly among the muffins.
- Top the muffins with a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
- Bake at 375F for 30 minutes.
- Take out and allow to cool completely. Remove from liners and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 56 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUINOA MUFFINS
Instead of oat or bran muffins, try these moist breakfast treats to fuel your morning. Substitute other chopped dried fruit for the raisins, if you like.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush a standard 12-cup muffin pan with oil; dust with flour, tapping out excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, raisins, and 2 cups cooked quinoa; reserve any leftover quinoa for another use.
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, milk, egg, and vanilla. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, and stir just until combined; divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
- Bake until toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool muffins in pan, 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
QUINOA BANANA MUFFINS
After my post on quinoa last week, I wanted to revamp my quinoa banana breakfast muffins recipe. I hadn't made them since 2009, and they needed an upgrade and some better pictures. Here is the result! These moist muffins are great to make on a Sunday afternoon. They make your kitchen smell amazing (thanks to the banana), and once they're done you'll have an easy breakfast to grab on your way to work every morning for the following week. I know I'll be munching on these for the next few days. I can't wait to warm them up and spread some peanut butter on top.
Provided by dessertmaker
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 12 12, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under running water using a fine mesh strainer. Put the rinsed quinoa in a pot and add 2 cups water. Bring up to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool off.
- Mix together the flours, maple sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in 2 cups of the cooked quinoa (reserve the rest to eat another day) and set the bowl of dry ingredients aside. In another bowl, combine the ground flaxseed with the 3 remaining tablespoons of water. Whisk together and let it rest for 5 minutes. The flax and water mixture will become gooey. Add in the almond milk, vanilla, and coconut oil. You may need to warm the coconut oil to liquefy it before mixing it inches Whisk the wet ingredients together, then pour into the dry ingredients all at once. Mix until all the ingredients are just combined.
- Spoon out half of the batter into a muffin tin. Use muffin cups if you're pan is prone to sticking. Peel the bananas and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place one piece of banana in the center of each muffin then cover with the rest of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top for extra flavor (optional).
- Tip 1: You can find granulated maple sugar at the health food store. If you can't find it, try another substitute such as coconut nectar or just regular brown sugar. Tip 2: If you're wondering about the ground flaxseed and water mixture, it's a vegan substitute for an egg. It works great to gel things together! You can also find ground flaxseed at your local health food store.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1080.3, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 24.9, Sodium 1270.6, Carbohydrate 165.4, Fiber 20.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 29
BANANA-QUINOA MUFFINS (WHEAT FREE)
This is the exact recipe from the back of the box of Ancient Harvest Brand Organic Quinoa Flakes. I have not made these yet, but they are definitely in my "to try" pile.
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 6 muffins, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix flour and flakes with the other dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix together bananas, eggs and honey; add to dry ingredients.
- Pour into greased muffins tins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- NOTES) Fill muffin tins 1/2 full; for waffles, add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1/2 cup milk or until desired consistency.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: Ripened bananas are sweeter and have a more intense flavor, resulting in more delicious muffins.
- Mash the bananas well: Properly mashed bananas ensure an even distribution of banana flavor and a smooth muffin texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a muffin pan with liners: Liners make it easy to remove the muffins from the pan and prevent sticking.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This ensures that the muffins are properly cooked through.
Conclusion:
Quinoa banana muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They're easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, bananas, and oats. Experiment with different add-ins like nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips to create your own unique muffin recipe. These muffins are a great way to start your day or satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing nutrition.
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