Healthy and Fluffy Quinoa Muffins

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 150 g whole wheat flour
• 100 g cooked quinoa
• 100 g brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 100 ml vegetable oil
• 100 ml milk (can be vegetable)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• Optional: 50 g nuts or chocolate chips

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is creamy and light.
4. Add the oil, milk, and vanilla essence, mixing until well combined.
5. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
6. Fold in the cooked quinoa and optional nuts or chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
7. Fill the muffin molds up to ¾ of their capacity.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.