Quinoa Muffins Recipe

Name: Quinoa Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more; vegetable oil, for pan; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan; 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup raisins; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more
vegetable oil, for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
2
In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup water to a boil.
3
Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, brush a standard 12-cup muffin pan with oil; dust with flour, tapping out excess.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, raisins, and 2 cups cooked quinoa; reserve any leftover quinoa for another use.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, milk, egg, and vanilla.
7
Add milk mixture to flour mixture, and stir just until combined; divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
8
Bake until toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Cool muffins in pan, 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

577

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more, vegetable oil, for pan, 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quinoa Muffins

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