Introduction
If you fancy a protein-rich sweet treat but can't eat eggs or soy due to food allergies, then our high-protein quinoa muffins recipe is perfect for you.
Starting your day to a healthy, protein-packed breakfast can help you reach your weight loss goals. Proteins make you feel full, reduce appetite, and control sugar cravings later on in the day[1].
In this recipe, we turned the classic chocolate muffins into a healthy, nutrient-dense, and vegan treat. We combined wholemeal flour with cacao and ground flaxseeds, added a splash of almond milk and maple syrup, and then stirred in some cooked quinoa. Finally, we topped the batter with crunchy almonds and baked all into mouth-watering, diet-friendly chocolate muffins.
Quinoa is an excellent source of complete plant-based proteins, meaning it provides all the nine essential amino acids your body needs to build proteins and make hormones[2]. If you have eggs or soy allergy or following a vegan diet, then quinoa can help you meet your proteins' daily needs.
In these muffins, we paired quinoa with flaxseeds and wholemeal flour for an extra boost of proteins, filling-fibres and healthy omega-3 fats[3].
In just 180 calories, each quinoa muffin has three times fewer sugars and twice the fibres than the classic ones. Also, a serving of two muffins provides a whopping 12.4 grams of proteins, covering almost 30% of our RDI for this nutrient. Awesome!