Banana muffins have always been a favorite of mine, but there’s usually just not enough nutritional value in them to make me feel good about eating them as often as I’d like! These Quinoa Banana Muffins on the other hand are nutritious and so delicious!
They’re made with quinoa and almond flour, which means that they are naturally gluten-free and packed with planted-based protein, dietary fiber and potassium!
They’re soft, light, moist, fluffy and busting with delicious banana flavor.
Quinoa Banana Muffins (V/GF)
Not only are these muffins soft, light, moist, fluffy and bursting with delicious banana flavor, they're also packed with plant-based protein and dietary fiber!
Ingredients:
• 2 cup quinoa (cooked)
• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 2 cup almond milk
• 4 bananas, mashed
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
*Optional 1 banana, sliced
*Optional 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
*Optional 1 tbsp coconut sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line muffins with 12 paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix together until fully combined.
3. Scoop with a spoon or pour the batter evenly into the muffin tins.
4. Bake for until firm and golden, about 45 minutes.
5. Let cool in the tins for 10 minutes before serving.
6. If you wanted to top them with caramelized banana, add the coconut oil or vegan butter to a frying pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the banana slices. Sprinkle 1/2 tbsp of the coconut sugar of the tops of the banana slices, then flip the bananas and add the remaining coconut sugar to the tops. Cook bananas on each side until slightly browned, about 3 minutes.
7. Top muffins with warm, caramelized banana slices and enjoy!!
Want to know what else you can make with quinoa? Check out these recipes: Quinoa Beet Burger, Chocolate Mocha Quinoa Breakfast Bowl and my Mexican Quinoa Salad!
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