Oct 11, 2016
Craving Banana Bread but don’t want all the calories, fat and sugar? Or do you already know of an amazingly Healthy Banana Bread recipe but don’t have the time (or patience) to bake off an entire loaf? No worries, I got ya. Make this super quick and easy Healthy Microwaveable Banana Quinoa Flake Muffin! It’s nice and sweet, dense and moist, secretly good for you, and packed with nutritious ingredients.
It takes just 3 minutes and 30 seconds to “bake.” Can you believe that?? You can literally have a single-serving Banana Muffin all to yourself in less than 5 minutes!
*falls to knees and bows*
You can top this muffin with whatever your heart desires. For me, on the day I shot these photos, that was all-natural whipped cream and pumpkin seeds.
What about some sliced bananas or a dash of cinnamon? Absolutely.
A small handful of chopped walnuts or peanuts? Now you’re talkin’
How about a big sprinkle of chocolate chips? Oh, inner conscience, can I marry you?
Healthy Microwaveable Banana Quinoa Flake Muffin
Craving Banana Bread but don’t want all the calories, fat, and sugar? Make this super quick and easy single-serving Banana Quinoa Flake Muffin!
- 90g (⅓ cup) Mashed Banana
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 26g (¼ cup) Quinoa Flakes
- ½ tbs Ground Flaxseed
- ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Double Acting Baking Powder
- 2 packets Natural Sweetener (stevia, Truvia, etc.)
- tiny pinch of Salt
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In a bowl, stir together the mashed banana, milk and vanilla.
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In another bowl, whisk together the quinoa flakes, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking powder, sweetener and salt. Dump the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir together until fully incorporated.
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Spray a mug with cooking spray and scoop in the batter. Microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, or until the surface of the muffins spring back when tapped. Let cool slightly, then enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Microwaveable Banana Quinoa Flake Muffin
Amount Per Serving (1 entire recipe)
Calories 210
Calories from Fat 32
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.5g5%
Sodium 270mg12%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 12.4mg15%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Whoop whoop! Only 210 calories and 3.5g fat for a yummy single-serving muffin. Plus, you get 6g of filling fiber and 5g of complete protein. Starting off your morning with this Healthy Microwaveable Banana Quinoa Flake Muffin will make your day as magical as can be.
Enjoy!
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– Jess
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