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Vegetarian Carrot Quinoa Muffins

Morning meal

Carrot Quinoa Muffins

breakfastVegetarian

Ingredients

  • allspice0.125 tsp
  • baking soda1 tsp
  • powdered cane sugar1 tbsp
  • carrots1.25 c
  • cinnamon0.5 tsp
  • coconut oil0.33333334 cup
  • quinoa1 c
  • brown sugar0.5 c
  • eggs2
  • kamut flour0.25 c
  • full fat coconut milk1 can
  • chobani pineapple greek yogurt0.5 c
  • ground ginger0.125 tsp
  • ground nutmeg0.125 tsp
  • salt0.5 tsp
  • spelt flour0.5 c
  • coconut0.25 c
  • vanilla1 tsp
  • vanilla extract0.5 tsp
  • walnuts0.5 c
  • pastry flour0.75 c

Instructions

  1. 1

    Muffins Preheat the oven to 350F.

  2. 2

    Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.In a large bowl, mix quinoa, sugar, flours, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.In a smaller bowl, mix coconut oil, Chobani pineapple greek yogurt, vanilla, and eggs.

  3. 3

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients ..

  4. 4

    then gently fold in the carrots, coconut, and walnuts ..

  5. 5

    until just mixed.Divide the batter evenly such that none of the muffin tins is filled more than 3/4 full (ish 16 standard size muffins) Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.[br]Coconut Whip Open the can of coconut milk and scoop the top layer of white, fatty goodness into a decent sized mixing bowl (discard the coconut water or save it for smoothies).

  6. 6

    Blend the chunks of coconut milk with a hand mixer on high speed for 15-20 seconds, just until the mixture turns to liquid.

  7. 7

    Sift in the powdered sugar (amount depends on how sweet you like it) and mix until combined.

  8. 8

    Add the vanilla extract and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes, until light and creamy.

  9. 9

    Whipped cream is best served immideately, but can be stored in an air tight container for up to three days.

  10. 10

    It will harden in the fridge, so when ready to serve, simply blend with a hand mixer on high speed until creamy again.

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 12)

296calories
6gProtein
29gCarbs
19gFat
Saturated Fat13g
Fiber3g
Sugar12g
Sodium234mg
Cholesterol28mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.