Carrot Quinoa Muffins
2012-10-12- Servings : 12
- Prep Time : 10m
- Cook Time : 30m
- Ready In : 40m
Baking with quinoa flour has been on my list for ages. These muffins were inspired from a serious carrot cake craving, and turned out very moist and perfect for a nutritious sweet snack. The quinoa flour has a strong nutty flavour, which Jess and Mum loved, but for Harry I would probably use half quinoa/half plain flour next time.
Nutrition Note: Quinoa flour contains all 8 essential amino acids giving these mini muffins a mighty boost.
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posted by Ashley on October 30, 2012
I was just wondering if u could just use normal flour instead of the quinoa flour? If so, what measurements and which one would be best, self/plain? Thanks
posted by Allie on October 30, 2012
Hi Ashley, yes you could use plain flour in this recipe, the measurements should be fine to keep the same. Would love to hear how you go 🙂 Ax
posted by Nyree on November 7, 2012
Yum! Can I cut and paste our comment from the Banana Apple Cinnamon Muffins? Again, Mark was the first one to tackle the muffin tray. Thank you for turning an adamant non-baker into a healthy baker. x
posted by Amy on January 24, 2013
Hi
Could you make this as a cake?
Amy
posted by Allie on January 30, 2013
I’m not sure Amy, I suppose you could try? Might be quite dense? Let us know if you do! Ax
posted by Shona on January 31, 2014
Could I use coconut flour instead of quinoa flour? would the quantities be the same?
posted by Allie on February 4, 2014
Hi Shona, I haven’t tried using coconut flour but I don’t see why not? Let us know how you go in case others are wondering the same 🙂 Ax
posted by Chloe on February 9, 2014
Hi, we made these with flour today – half whole meal, half white same measurements and they came out delicious! Would love to try them with quinoa flour but didn’t have any in the cupboard. Do you know if either of the big supermarkets sell it or will I need to go to a health store?
posted by Allie on February 10, 2014
Hi Chloe, so glad the muffins were a hit. I find quinoa flour in the health food sections of regular supermarkets. If all else fails you can buy it online or in health food stores. I hope that helps. Ax
posted by Pip on April 11, 2014
I had a real mix of odds and ends in the cupboard so made these with half cup plain flour, half cup whole meal spelt flour and third cup quinoa flakes. Also had to substitute raisins for finely chopped apricots. I’m sitting testing one with a cup of tea now and it’s yum! Thanks for the inspiration.
posted by katharine on August 25, 2014
could you keep these muffins wheat free by substituting other flours with the quinoa? eg 50:50 quinoa and GF/potato/rice/soy/whatever flour? thanks!
posted by Agg89 on April 18, 2015
You can make quinoa flour from quinoa if you can’t get it easily like me, just toast the quinoa on a baking tray in oven for 10 minutes it will make a popping sound but don’t let it burn and then after its cooled put it in a food processor and blitz till finely ground, I like this website as my son was diagnosed with coeliacs disease and until then I was oblivious to foods and cooking and nutrition and then I had to educate myself so thanks for providing gluten free recipes that children will enjoy
posted by Rebecca on June 16, 2015
I just made these with half quinoa flakes (I didn’t have quinoa flour) and half plain flour. I also made them in a mini muffin tray. My 16 month old LOVES them!
posted by Carli on November 15, 2015
Could these be made without the sugar/syrup? Thanks