Rice and Quinoa Fruit Muffins
These easy Rice and Quinoa Fruit Muffins make quick, on-the-go snacks. Made with soy milk and Gluten Free baking mix, they’re delicious for breakfast or any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Minute® Rice & Quinoa
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla soy milk
- 1 tbsp agave nectar
- 1/2 cup dried fruit bits, chopped
- 2 cups gluten-free baking mix
- Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
Breakfast is a piece of cake with Minute® Rice & Quinoa and the perfect recipe! Kick off your morning with these fluffy Rice and Quinoa Fruit Muffins and you’ll see exactly what we mean. Prepare them ahead of time and you’ll have an ideal on-the-go snack for the entire week.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Prepare rice and quinoa according to package directions, substituting apple juice for water. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Combine egg, soy milk and agave in a medium bowl. Stir in rice and quinoa and dried fruit. Gently fold in baking mix, blending just until combined.
Step 4
Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 5
Divide batter between cups and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack and cool completely.
Recipe Tips
For 6 jumbo-size muffins, bake for 30 minutes.
For 24 mini-muffins, bake for 15 minutes.
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A Great Start
Make these Rice and Quinoa Fruit Muffins and enjoy homemade bites of fruity, fluffy, whole-grain goodness. Perfect as a last-minute breakfast option or for an afternoon snack, these muffins are as versatile as they are easy to make.
In just 30 minutes, these muffins bake to golden perfection. They’re not only simple, they’re also made with great ingredients. Besides their chewy fruit and quinoa center, these muffins use Gluten Free baking mix and are also lactose-free, since they get their moisture from soy milk and apple juice.
This recipe yields 12 muffins total, giving you the perfect amount for a week of breakfasts and ready-to-go snacks. Bring them to the office and add some butter or your favorite jam or pair them with a Four Grains, Berries and Yogurt with Quinoa parfait.
Did you know? Combining rice with quinoa and other legumes is a wonderful way to boost the protein in your meals! Try it using our products in all kinds of meals from breakfast like this parfait to lunch and dinner with a dish of Beans and Rice. If you are looking for another dinner option try our delicious cheesy chicken and rice bake.
