Zucchini Banana Quinoa Flaxseed Muffins

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  • Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
• nonstick cooking spray• ¾ cup all-purpose flour• ¾ cup whole wheat flour• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed• 3/4 cup lightly packed light-brown sugar• 2 teaspoons baking soda• 1 teaspoon baking powder• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon• 1 cup cooked quinoa• 1 cups grated zucchini (from 1 large zucchini)• 1/3 cup mashed banana (from 1 large banana)• 3/4 cup lowfat milk• 1 large egg, lightly beaten• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F Lightly coat muffin tin with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, flaxseed, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. Add quinoa, zucchini and banana and stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg and vanilla. Add milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined (do not over mix)
Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes, Let muffins cool completely in a pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Store in an air- tight container, up to 3 days.

Serving Size: makes 24 mini muffins

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIKET78.

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 87.6
  • Total Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.3 mg
  • Sodium: 182.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

Member Reviews
  • BECKYH76
    Great source of Omegas for vegetarians! - 1/17/12