Aug 2, 2016
These Healthy Microwaveable Blueberry Quinoa Flake Muffins are moist, dense, berry-full breakfast “muffins” that you can make in a few minutes flat!
Made with quinoa flakes instead of refined flour, these nutritionally balanced muffins will power you through your day.
Each muffin has just 150 calories and 3.5g fat, plus 4g fiber and 5g protein!
Healthy Microwaveable Blueberry Quinoa Flake Muffins
These Blueberry Quinoa Flake Muffins are moist, dense, berry-full breakfast “muffins” that you can make in a few minutes flat!
- ½ cup Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries (thawed for a few minutes)
- ½ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 51g (½ cup) Quinoa Flakes
- 1 tbs Ground Flaxseed
- 3 packets Natural Sweetener (stevia, Truvia, etc.)
- ⅛ tsp Salt
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In a bowl, stir together the frozen blueberries, milk and vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk together the quinoa flakes, flaxseed meal, sweetener and salt. Dump the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir together until fully incorporated.
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Spray 2 ramekins (mine were 3½” in diameter) with cooking spray and scoop in the batter. Microwave for 4 minutes, or until the surface of the muffins spring back when tapped. Let cool, then enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Microwaveable Blueberry Quinoa Flake Muffins
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 32
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.5g5%
Sodium 190mg8%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 6.6mg8%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Now THIS is a breakfast you can feel good about eating.
The texture is like a mix between a dense muffin and moist baked oatmeal. Served warm, it’s comforting, sweet, and satisfying. Juicy blueberries burst with each bite!
Enjoy!
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– Jess
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