Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

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Thanks to psyllium, quinoa and whole wheat flour, these heart-healthy muffins deliver 4 grams of fibre each!

Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
2 1/2 cups/625 ml whole wheat flour
2 tsp / 10 ml cinnamon
1 tsp / 5 ml cloves
2 tsp / 10 ml baking powder
1/2 tsp / 2 ml baking soda
1/4 tsp / 1 ml salt
1/3 cup / 75 ml quinoa, uncooked
1 cup / 250 ml pure pumpkin puree
2/3 cup / 150 ml low fat (1% MF or less) milk or soymilk
1/4 cup / 50 ml canola oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup / 125 ml brown sugar
1/4 cup / 50 ml white sugar
1/4 cup / 50 ml psyllium

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, salt and quinoa.

In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, milk, canola oil, eggs and sugars.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix just enough to combine.

Pour batter into 16 lined muffin tins. Sprinkle psyllium on top of muffins.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through (when a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean).

Serves 16.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Per muffin
Calories 171
Cholesterol 27
Carbohydrates 29
Fiber 4
Protein 5
Fat 5
Saturated Fat 1
Trans Fat 0
Sodium 131

Source: Heart Healthy Foods for Life