Quinoa-Millet Muffins with Orange Zest Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Millet Muffins with Orange Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup white whole-wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup cold cooked quinoa; 1 cup millet, toasted and cooled; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for buttering pan; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; Finely grated zest of 1 orange

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cold cooked quinoa
1 cup millet, toasted and cooled
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for buttering pan
3 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Finely grated zest of 1 orange

1
Preheat the oven to 375 and butter a 12-cup muffin tin.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours with the baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
Stir in the millet and quinoa.
4
In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar with the butter, eggs, milk, vanilla and orange zest.
5
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
6
Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of several muffins comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.
7
Let cool for 5 minutes.
8
Transfer the muffins to a rack and let cool completely.

702

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

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: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup white whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Millet Muffins with Orange Zest 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.

Quinoa-Millet Muffins with Orange Zest

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