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.

No additional tips available.

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.

Chocolate-Cherry Quinoa Muffins

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