Have leftover quinoa? Make these Chia Seed Quinoa Muffins! Light, fluffy and made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with honey!
So in case you were wondering what I did with my leftover quinoa, yep obviously I made muffins. I just love these because they are the perfect dose of protein needed to kick start your day, they taste delicious and they are oh so easy to make! I threw in some chia seeds because they only helped to enhance the flavor and make you feel more energized – which is something I really needed today.  This week is draggggging….but I’m excited that I finally chose my paint colors (holy transition right there) so looking forward to yet another busy weekend full of house assembling and decorating. It’s definitely coming along though, just wish I could snap my fingers and make it all happen instantly.
Or win the lottery.
I welcome either option.
Chia Seed Quinoa Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- In medium bowl, combine quinoa, flours, baking powder, salt and chia seeds.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together milk, egg, yogurt, honey and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add to quinoa mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide mixture evenly among greased muffin tins and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So cute, and healthy too! Definitely will be whipping up a batch of these soon 🙂
Thank you for this recipe! I can’t wait to try it and I will be sharing it on the EAT section of my blog at http://www.eatdrinkandbeskinny.com!
I LOVE quinoa muffins!! 🙂
I’ve been looking for more ways to use my chia seeds! This looks awesome!
Moving is a lot of work, but at least you are moving into your very own home! And I can’t wait to try these muffins! I have baked with quinoa flour before but I’ll have to try it with cooked quinoa.
How creative! Love it Kelly 🙂
These look fantastic!!!
These look great! I can’t wait to try. Any suggestions for yogurt substitutions? I would like to make this vegan. Applesauce? Banana puree? Thanks!
These look amazing! Any suggestions for an ingredient to substitue the yogurt? I’d like to make this vegan if possible. Applesauce? Thanks!
These look amazing! Any substitute suggestions for the yogurt? Would lke to make this vegan. Applesauce?
I was thinking of trying coconut youghurt…not sure if you have this where you live
That sounds wonderful! 🙂