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Blackberry Quinoa Muffins {GF, Low Cal}

July 29, 2016

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Blackberry Quinoa Muffins made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened with orange juice and bursting with fresh berries. A light and fit double protein packed snack! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Blackberry Quinoa Muffins made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened with orange juice and bursting with fresh berries. A light and fit double protein packed snack!

What’s everyone doing this weekend? I don’t have specific plans, but I’m sort of a commitment phoebe when it comes to planning things with other people. Shh…don’t tell anyone that! I’m not sure why that is.

Maybe because my entire life has been so overly structured with boundaries that now I’m rebelling against any type of routine. What can I say? I like being able to do what I want, when I want and not feeling rushed or forced into something I don’t fully support.

That also leaves more flexibility for cooking and baking because you just never know when inspiration will strike. You have to be muffin and camera ready at all times at my house, and these Blackberry Quinoa Muffins are of no exception. As a matter of fact, that’s exactly how they came to be.

Blackberry Quinoa Muffins made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened with orange juice and bursting with fresh berries. A light and fit double protein packed snack!

After making Tropical Smoothie Breakfast Pizza last week, I had tons of leftover fruit to play with. I was about to make Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins when I realized, I was out of strawberries. I was also out raspberries because I used them for those Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Brownies.

OMG, it sounds like I’ve been living off treats for weeks. I promise I’ve been eating plenty of regular food too!

Anyhow…that’s how Blackberry Quinoa Muffins came to be. On a total whim. Personally, I think some of my best recipes have come about that way.

Blackberry Quinoa Muffins made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened with orange juice and bursting with fresh berries. A light and fit double protein packed snack!

This Blackberry Quinoa Muffin recipe is based on those Strawberry Greek Yogurt Muffins. I simply swapped the oat flour for quinoa flour so you get double the protein in these goodies. YAY! But feel free to use oat flour if you’re not a quinoa fan. Another addition I made was orange juice and orange extract. The citrus brightens the tart berries and really makes them pop. Not to mention, you get an extra boost of vitamin C which is most of us need during the long, dog days of summer when our bodies are taxed and worn down.

Speaking of worn down, now don’t wear yourself down this weekend. Get plenty of rest, eat plenty of good food and bake one or two treats for yourself. Mmk?

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Blackberry Quinoa Muffins

Blackberry Quinoa Muffins made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened with orange juice and bursting with fresh berries. A light and fit double protein packed snack! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Author Skinny Fitalicious
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 muffins
Calories 140 kcal
Orange Blackberry Quinoa Muffins
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa flour
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt nonfat plain
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract or vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup blackberries fresh
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Instructions

  1. Preheat 400 F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey, orange juice, orange extract until smooth. In a small bowl, sift together baking soda and flour.

  3. Slowly fold the flour into the wet ingredients. Stir to combine, but do not over mix. Next fold the blackberries into the batter. Transfer to the prepared muffin tin.

  4. Bake 25 minutes at 400 F. Remove from oven and cool in the pan 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

  5. Store in the refrigerator or freezer for a yummy snack.

Recipe Notes

  • Oat flour or almond flour would work well in this recipe too!
  • My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword blackbery, gluten free, healthy, low calorie, muffins, orange, quinoa, quinoa flour, snack
Nutrition facts per serving (1muffin)
Calories 140 kcal
Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 103 mg
Potassium 77 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A 40 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 27 %
Iron 1.1 %

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Blackberry Quinoa Muffins made with creamy Greek yogurt, sweetened with orange juice and bursting with fresh berries. A light and fit double protein packed snack! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:27 am

    I rebel against making dinner decisions. Like, specific dinner decisions. If they are ambiguous, then I’m ok, but this is why meal planning is hard for me, lol. I’M TOO EMOTIONAL DAMMIT

    Reply
    • Megan says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      Food can be an emotional thing!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:51 am

    Yes, I love keeping weekend free and spontaneous for whatever I feel like!
    But Saturdays I usually go out all day and Sunday I usually stay in the kitchen cooking and baking!
    Ah blackberries! We bought them once so far this summer…and they tasted…not so great..moldy 😛 ICK! I miss them! Haha!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Ours have been perfection. Hope you find some and get some magical baking done!

      Reply
  3. Blair says

    July 29, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Love the idea of baking with quinoa flour! I’ve never tried it, but the added protein is great. These sound perfect!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Oh, you really need to try!

      Reply
  4. Kris | iheartwellness.com says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I’m like you – I don’t really plan a lot ahead of time, I just go by whatever I feel like as the weekend goes on!

    These muffins look TASTY!! I can’t remember the last time I used quinoa flour, I know I stopped because there was a funky taste to me….but I’m sure with the honey and orange juice you can barely taste it!

    Sending love!

    xxoo
    Kris

    Reply
    • Megan says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Yes, quinoa can have an odd taste which is why I don’t use it often but these flavors like you said offset it. Hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
  5. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    I’ve never baked anything with applesauce and Greek yogurt before, but I bet it makes the muffins totally delicious. Have a fab weekend, Megan! 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Oh, it sure does. You need to try sometime Ashley!

      Reply
  6. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Those look amazing!!!! Not a commitment person in my old age! 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      July 30, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      So it gets worst as you get older? Haha

      Reply
  7. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    July 30, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Vegas WISHES I was a commitment phobe. Today was the first time in weeks we’ve had no plans on a weekend and we were both a little in shock. We got a ton done around the house. No muffins were baked though… can you just come over with some? xo

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