Gluten-Free Banana Quinoa Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Gluten-Free Banana Quinoa Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups quinoa flour
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed meal
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk (or alternative)
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 4 Tbsp. butter, softened (or alternative)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 very ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 regular banana (optional, for topping)
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Generously grease a 12 muffin tin with cooking spray or butter. Set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients (quinoa flour, flaxseed meal, baking soda, cinnamon, salt). Set aside.
  3. Using your mixer, combine all wet ingredients (milk, honey, eggs, butter, vanilla, ripe mashed banana) in a large bowl and mix well.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until all ingredients are combined, about 60 seconds. Scrape the sides and continue to mix for 15 seconds.
  5. Fold the chocolate chips into muffin batter.
  6. Add batter to muffin tin, dividing mixture evenly among the 12 muffin tins.
  7. Slice a banana into 1/2 inch slices. Add slice on top of each muffin (optional).
  8. Place muffins in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clear.
  9. Serve immediately for best results. Store muffins in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes:

Not all grocery stores carry quinoa flour. It's best purchased while on sale because it can be expensive, so plan ahead if you can.

Nutrition:

Per serving:  Calories 239 kcal| Carbohydrates 34g | Protein 5g | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 43mg | Sodium 271mg | Potassium 122mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 19g | Vitamin A 215IU | Vitamin C 1.8mg | Calcium 45mg | Calcium 45mg | Iron 1.4mg

Recipe source: https://www.goodforyouglutenfree.com/gluten-free-banana-quinoa-muffins/