Quinoa Muffins Simple apple quinoa muffins: A recipe you can’t go wrong with. And if you like the taste of quinoa flour, this is your stop. I've heard it said that quinoa flour has a subtle flavor…I’m not sure that’s how my taste buds interpret it – I find it quite the opposite, but if you enjoy the flavour, this recipe will suit you perfectly. That characteristic nutty flavor is well matched with apple and walnuts in this recipe. Contrary to my usual spiel about grain and gluten free flours being best mixed with other flours, this recipe uses quinoa flour only. The other ingredients lean it out nicely so that it’s moist and makes crumbs just like a muffin should. As with other whole grain flours, the result is more dense and more filling. Less bulk, more satisfaction. Perfect for people with small lunchboxes or short tea breaks. Ingredients2 ½ cups quinoa flour 1 ⅓ cups apple sauce ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1 grated apple 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 3 eggs MethodPreheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Mix together oil and sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in applesauce, grated apple and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together the remaining dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, and stir by hand until well combined. Pour into a muffin tray lined with patty pans and fill each to the top. Quinoa flour, like other grain free flours, doesn’t rise as much, so you don’t have to be as cautious with overfilling. Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Makes approximately 16 quinoa muffins. |
Ever tried buying flour in bulk and having it delivered? It's sooo much easier! Bob's Red Mill is my all time favourite for its fine grain and smoothness in texture.