Quinoa Coconut Muffins (gluten free + dairy free)

Its been way too long since I have posted a recipe!  I figured it would be good to start off 2016 with a recipe that is healthy delicious and easy. Quinoa is an amazing grain that is highly nutritious.  One cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.  I also like to add chia seeds to my muffins because they look nice and add nutritional value.  All you need for this recipe is a small pot to cook your quinoa, a muffin tin and a blender! Don't forget to cook your quinoa before starting this recipe :)



Quinoa Coconut Muffins (gluten free + dairy free)

• 2 cups COOKED quinoa (about 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa)
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Add all the ingredients EXCEPT for the shredded coconut and chia seeds to a blender.
3. Blend until all the ingredients are combined.
4. Add the chia seeds and shredded coconut. Stir with a spoon.
   
    
5. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.