Thursday, September 27, 2012

Pumpkin Quinoa Muffins

I needed a healthy treat for Relief Society, looked to Pinterest and thought these were just the ticket.  They're not totally low-cal but they are definitely packed with healthy stuff, and my kids loved them for breakfast, snacks or dessert.

Directions:
3/4  c brown sugar
1 1/4 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 t pumpkin pie spice (or a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger)
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
add:
3/4 c quinoa - already cooked
2 eggs (I subbed 2 T ground flax + 6 T water)
3/4 c pumpkin puree
1/2 c milk
1/4 c melted butter
2 t vanilla
1/2 c semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Bake at 400 degrees for 25 min for regular-sized muffins (makes 13 at 5 points plus each)
Or make 41 mini muffins with a 10 min baking time (2 points plus each)
(BUT, if you want to sub raisins in for the chocolate - which I love - the mini muffins are only 1 points plus each.)

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