Gluten Free Cupcakes
- Ready In:
- 38mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Yields:
-
24 cupcakes
- Serves:
- 24
ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup quinoa
- 1 1⁄3 cups water
- 1⁄3 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
directions
- Rinse and prepare the quinoa according to directions using the water measurements above.
- Once the quinoa is done, turn off the heat and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and allow the quinoa to cool. (Do not rush this.).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of two 1-dozen non-stick cupcake pans (no flour) or use cupcake wrappers.
- Combine the milk, eggs and vanilla in a blender or food processor.
- Add 2 cups of cooled, cooked quinoa and blend until smooth.
- Add the olive oil and melted butter and blend to incorporate.
- In the meantime, mix together the sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixer bowl.
- Add the contents of the blender and mix well.
- Scoop the batter with an ice cream scoop into the cupcake pans.
- Bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until the cupcakes bounce back when lightly pressed.
- Remove from the oven; cool completely in the pan before serving.
- Frost if desired. (These are delicious without frosting as well.).
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Makes 24 cupcakes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
sherininja
SCHENECTADY, NY