These were phenomenal! I made a few adjustments because I am doing Beach Bodies 21 day fix. I used all white wheat flour and instead of brown sugar I used 1/3 cup of maple syrup. I also used 1/4 tsp of any spice that said a "pinch". Instead of raisins I did craisins and I used 1 cup of cooked quinoa.
The texture was wonderful but it could have used more flavor! I used butternut squash and 1 cup of cooked quinoa (I was trying to use up leftovers). Next time I would add a touch more sugar and twice the cinnamon. Also I stirred the quinoa in with the wet ingredients since the recipe did not stipulate when to add it in.
Love these. I regularly send these in my kids lunches and it s one of their favourites. I only use cinnamon when I am making them for the kids.
There is no indication when to add the quinoa. I added it to the liquid mix....
I made this recipe up so I could have a mid-morning snack that would count. I love the muffins. This is staple snack in my freezer now. I take one out in the morning before work and it is ready by coffee break. You can warm it for 15 seconds in the microwave if desired.
I didn't have squash so I used 1/2 cup crushed pineapple I had leftover and 1 cup grated carrots. I used Greek yogurt which made the batter a little stiff. I also used raw sugar. I will make these again and add a little milk to the Greek yogurt and maybe a little Maple syrup. Very tasty. Not sweet.
Made exactly as written (omitted the red pepper due to personal preference) these were really wonderful! They are a perfect option for a healthy breakfast - low in sugar high in protein fiber and flavor. I eat them with home made apple butter which is the perfect compliment to the spices and texture. If you like a sweeter muffin just add 1/4-1/2c more sugar but I like them just as they are. Wouldn't change a thing!
Do you add the quinoa to dry or wet ingredients?
Easy moist and delicious! They are just a little sweet. I used all whole wheat pastry flour 1 c cooked quinoa and fat free Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt. I did 1/8 tsp for all the "pinch" spices; no cayenne. I also squeezed excess moisture from the zucchini. Also I'm at about 5 000' and no issues;). Also good with 2 cups finely grated carrot in place of squash and added 1/2 cup apple juice. Comes out to about 100 calories a muffin with 1 g fat 21 g carbs and 4.2 g protien. My kids loved these so I will definitely be making them again!
