Chocolate-Cherry Quinoa Muffins Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Cherry Quinoa Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 123 cups all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; ⅓ cup low-fat sour cream; 1 Tbs. instant espresso granules, dissolved in 1 Tbs. hot water; 1 cup finely grated zucchini; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries, halved

Servings: persons

123 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup low-fat sour cream
1 Tbs. instant espresso granules, dissolved in 1 Tbs. hot water
1 cup finely grated zucchini
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries, halved

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Coat 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
3
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
4
Beat eggs and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute, or until smooth.
5
Add vanilla, oil, sour cream, and espresso;beat 1 minute more.
6
With mixer running on very low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined.
7
Add zucchini and quinoa, and mix until just combined.
8
Fold in cherries.
9
Spoon batter into muffin cups (they will be very full).
10
Bake 26 to 28 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
12
Wrap in plastic, and store at room temperature or in freezer.

14028

kcal

Calories

Fat

2884

Carbs

380

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 123 cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Cherry Quinoa Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate-Cherry Quinoa Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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