Chocolate Banana Quinoa Muffins

December 19, 2014

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These chocolate banana quinoa muffins are moist, soft, chewy, chocolatey in the middle and crunchy on top.

For the muffins:
1½ cup white whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
? cup brown sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
1 large egg
? cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
1 large ripe banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
1 medium ripe banana, diced
For the crumble topping:
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cooked quinoa, cooled
? teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin pans with paper liners or coat with cooking spray. Set aside. To make the crumble. Add the flour, brown sugar, quinoa, and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix until...
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Nutritions

Calories
297

Sodium
140mg
5% DV

Fat
9g
15% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV