Nov 29, 2012
For over a year now, I have wanted to make Leanne’s Quinoa Flake Bakes. They are super simple, healthy, require very few ingredients and serve only one person — YOU! So when I was looking over my Recipes to Try bookmarks, I was really shocked to see that I haven’t made any of them yet.
I decided to resolve that issue, starting with this Pumpkin Quinoa Flake Microwave Muffin.
But I had to make a few changes. First, the recipe had to be “baked” in the microwave. After two weeks straight of eating microwave chocolate cake and microwave pumpkin cake, I didn’t have the patience to wait for the oven to heat up or bake something for 20-30 minutes. Second, I used ground flax instead of chia, and almond milk instead of apple juice. I also used apple pie spice instead of pumpkin pie spice (since I despise ginger).
The result? An incredibly satisfying, moist and flavorful Pumpkin Quinoa Flake Microwave Muffin! This quinoa flake bake is not too dense, not dry at all, and certainly not boring. Just close your eyes and enjoy the warmth of the cinnamon and nutmeg. No need to worry about excess sugar, butter or all purpose flour. This microwave muffin is 100% natural, healthy and guilt-free.
Healthy Single-Serving Pumpkin Quinoa Flake Microwave Muffin
- 1 tbs Ground Flaxseed
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- ⅓ cup 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree (canned)
- 2-4 packets Natural Sweetener (stevia, Truvia, etc.)
- ¾ tsp Apple Pie Spice (or Ground Cinnamon)
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 51g (½ cup) Quinoa Flakes
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Line a 5″ baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, stir together the flax, almond milk, pumpkin, sweetener, apple pie spice/cinnamon and salt.
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Stir in the quinoa flakes. Scoop batter into the prepared baking dish and microwave for ~4 minutes, or until surface springs back when tapped. Let cool slightly, then eat.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Single-Serving Pumpkin Quinoa Flake Microwave Muffin
Amount Per Serving (1 bake)
Calories 270
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Sodium 340mg15%
Potassium 260mg7%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 13000IU260%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Some delicious toppings for this Pumpkin Quinoa Flake Microwave Muffin include: pure maple syrup, pumpkin butter, nut butters, natural whipped cream, crumbled pecans, a dash of cinnamon, etc.
Can you believe the nutrition facts? This giant and secretly healthy Pumpkin Quinoa Flake Microwave Muffin has only 270 calories. It’s also surprisingly filling from the fiber and protein, so you won’t feel deprived one bit!
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With love and good eats,
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– Jess
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