Description
Discover the joy of baking with these Skinny Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins, a delightful blend of health and flavor perfect for any time of day. Bursting with pumpkin goodness, these muffins are not just a treat but also a nutritious option for busy mornings or afternoon snacks. Each bite is filled with wholesome ingredients like quinoa flakes and oat flour, making them lower in calories while rich in fiber and nutrients. In just 35 minutes, you can create a batch that’s great fresh or stored for later enjoyment. Whether you savor them plain or customize with your favorite mix-ins, these muffins will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder (or 1 teaspoon extract)
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a muffin tin.
- Mix the flaxseed meal with water in a small bowl and set aside to thicken.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients (oat flour, quinoa flakes, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, spices).
- In another bowl, blend together the wet ingredients (mashed banana, pumpkin puree, non-dairy milk, maple syrup) and then add the thickened flax egg.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full and bake for 23-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool briefly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 162mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg