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
Servings: 8 muffins
Calories: 140kcal
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 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract or vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup blackberries fresh
Instructions
- Preheat 400 F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or nonstick cooking spray.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake 25 minutes at 400 F. Remove from oven and cool in the pan 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer for a yummy snack.
Notes
- Oat flour or almond flour would work well in this recipe too!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.1mg