Hearty Quinoa Apricot-Banana Muffins
These Hearty Quinoa Apricot-Banana Muffins are a nourishing and delightful alternative to traditional muffins. Made with nutritious quinoa flour and infused with the natural sweetness of dried apricots and ripe bananas, these muffins are not only gluten-free but also rich in flavor and easy to chew, making them an excellent choice for those with dental concerns. The combination of ground hazelnuts adds a delightful nuttiness while providing healthy fats. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins will keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature—either way, they make a wholesome treat!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
quinoa flour
1 3/4 cups (sifted)
dried apricot
1 cup (chopped)
ground hazelnuts (hazelnut flour)
1/2 cup (ready to use)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (sifted)
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon (sifted)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (fine)
ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (ready to use)
ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon (ready to use)
butter
1/2 cup (softened)
turbinado sugar
1 cup (ready to use)
large egg
1 (beaten)
applesauce (organic apple apricot sauce)
1 cup (ready to use)
banana
1 cup (mashed (approximately 2 bananas))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
In a medium bowl, sprinkle hazelnut flour over the chopped dried apricots, tossing gently to coat. This will help prevent the apricots from sinking during baking.
3
In another bowl, sift together the quinoa flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
4
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and turbinado sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until well combined.
5
Fold in the applesauce and mashed bananas into the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Gently fold the floured apricots into the batter, distributing them evenly.
8
Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and spring back slightly when gently pressed.
10
Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Hearty Quinoa Apricot-Banana Muffins?
They are a nourishing and delightful gluten-free muffin alternative made with quinoa flour, dried apricots, and ripe bananas.
Are these muffins gluten-free?
Yes, these muffins are both gluten-free and wheat-free as they use quinoa flour.
Is this recipe suitable for people with dental concerns?
Yes, the muffins are easy to chew, making them an excellent choice for those with dental concerns.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses quinoa flour and ground hazelnuts (hazelnut flour).
How do I prepare the dried apricots for the batter?
The dried apricots should be chopped and then tossed gently in hazelnut flour to prevent them from sinking during baking.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
How long do the muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 15 to 20 minutes until they are golden brown and spring back when pressed.
What provides the healthy fats in this recipe?
The ground hazelnuts provide healthy fats and a delightful nuttiness to the muffins.
Are these muffins good for breakfast?
Yes, they are perfect for breakfast or a snack and will keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day.
How do I know when the muffins are finished baking?
They are done when they are golden brown and spring back slightly when gently pressed.
What should I do with the butter and sugar?
Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of turbinado sugar until light and fluffy.
What spices are included in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and ground cloves.
How many bananas are needed?
You will need 1 cup of mashed bananas, which is approximately 2 bananas.
What kind of sugar is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of turbinado sugar for the batter.
Should the dry ingredients be sifted?
Yes, you should sift together the quinoa flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves for even distribution.
What is the purpose of applesauce in this recipe?
The recipe uses organic apple apricot sauce, which is folded into the butter mixture for moisture and added flavor.
How many eggs are required for this recipe?
The recipe requires one large egg, beaten.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the prepared batter.
Should I grease the muffin tin?
Yes, grease the muffin tin with cooking spray or oil before spooning the batter into the cups.
How should the muffins be cooled?
Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can these be eaten warm?
Yes, you can enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
How do I prevent the apricots from sinking to the bottom?
Sprinkle hazelnut flour over the chopped apricots and toss gently to coat them before adding to the batter.
What leavening agents are used in these muffins?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon each of baking soda and baking powder.
What is the preparation for the quinoa flour?
The 1 3/4 cups of quinoa flour should be sifted before use.
Are these muffins considered healthy?
Yes, they are described as nourishing, nutritious, and containing healthy fats.
What is the category of this recipe?
Based on the tags, it falls under breakfast, snack, and healthy muffins.
What texture do the hazelnuts add?
The ground hazelnuts (hazelnut flour) add a delightful nuttiness to the overall flavor.
Is this recipe wheat-free?
Yes, it is specifically tagged as a wheat-free recipe.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 13 specific ingredients listed for these muffins.