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Quinoa Flake Muffins with Chocolate Chips (Gluten-Free)

These muffins with quinoa flakes are a perfect way to start your day! These quinoa flake muffins are nutritious and made with simple ingredients like gluten-free flour, eggs, applesauce, cocoa and - you guessed it - quinoa flakes!
4.20 from 5 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, healthy muffin, healthy snack, quinoa flakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: April Saunders

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup quinoa flakes
  • 1 ¼ cup 1:1 gluten-free baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 ripe banana mashed, about ½ cup total
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ cup oat milk or milk of choice
  • ¼ cup mini semi-sweet dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with silicone muffin cups or use a completely silicone muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flaked quinoa, gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the smashed banana, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup and oat milk together until combined with a whisk.
  • Pour this banana mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  • Add chocolate chips and give one final stir.
  • Optional step: let this sit for 15 minutes before baking.
  • Divide mixture evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clear.
  • These muffins keep well in an air-tight container for 3 days on the counter. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

These muffins keep well in an air-tight container for 3 days on the counter.
 
Freeze for up to 3 months.
 
Tip: after you combine the wet and dry ingredients together, let the muffin batter sit for about 10-15 minutes. I find this helps any gluten-free free baked good rise better.
 
Nutritional information is approximate and for 1 muffin.
 
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Flake Muffins with Chocolate Chips (Gluten-Free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
124
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
175
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
99
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
59
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
124
Nutrition Facts