Quinoa and Apple Muffins
Yields: 8-9 muffins
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large apple, grated
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup raisins
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground Ceylon cinnamon
Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, sugar, grated apple, and cooked quinoa. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the raisins. In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients. Divide the batter among silicone muffin cups and sprinkle with the topping. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Let the muffins cool on a wire rack before removing them from the cups.
| Nutrition Label | % NRV | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 361.7 | |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 38.3 | |
| Dietary Fiber (g) | 1.7 | |
| Sugars (g) | 0.22 | |
| Protein (g) | 3.5 | |
| Fat (g) | 22.6 | |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.1 | |
| Trans (g) | 1.7 | |
| Sodium (Na) (mg) | 45.1 | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Thiamin (Β1) mg | 0.07 | 7.5% |
| Riboflavin (Β2) (mg) | 0.04 | 2.5% |
| Vitamin Β6 (mg) | 0.06 | 4.2% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0 | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium (Ca) (mg) | 7.17 | 0.7% |
| Iron (Fe) (mg) | 0.7 | 4.3% |
| Phosphorus (P) (mg) | 70 | 12.6% |
| Magnesium (Mg) (mg) | 27.9 | 7.9% |
Health and nutrition claims are based on current EU regulations.
