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Apple, Carrot, and Quinoa Muffins

By Deborah

Have you noticed that all the fun recipes have oatmeal in them these days? I’m working on creating some items that have less carbohydrates and more protein, and I came up with this version of the currently popular carrot-apple (cake) muffins that are making the rounds. I used quinoa flakes and almond flour.  They’re more muffin-y than the other version posted. It all depends on what you’re in the mood to eat.

 

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Apple, Carrot, and Quinoa Muffins

I decided to experiment with ingredients that didn't have oats in them, and this is what I came up with (so far)
Servings 0

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa flakes
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 medium apple 180 grams, grated or finely diced with skin on
  • 1 medium carrot 60 grams, grated
  • 3 apricot halves chopped
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds optional
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Oil or grease muffin pan (I like coconut oil.)
  • Grate the apple and carrot. I have used Gaya and Honeycrisp apples. The Gaya apples are sweeter, and the Honeycrisp will retain more texture in the muffin.
  • Chop the apricot halves into small pieces
  • Measure out the rolled oats and blend a little in a food processor (not entirely smooth so that there’s still some texture).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the quinoa flakes, almond flour, grated apple, grated carrot, apricots, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Mix in the egg. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the greased muffin pan (6), double recipe for 12 muffins.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the mixture is set.
  • Cool on rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

These are super delicious the next day! I freeze them, then put one in the microwave for 30 seconds before eating. I like to top with a soft chevre cheese.

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