Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Muffins

Okay, so I’ve been experimenting with quinoa, as I mentioned last week.  So far so good!  I’ve been adapting some recipes from The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook  by Melissa Costello that I purchased a few months ago.  I’ve been slowly dipping into vegan recipes, and this cookbook is made up of entirely plant based recipe ideas.  The pictures are vibrant, and have really been inspiring me to bring them into my own kitchen.  I modify some things, since I haven’t converted to vegan-ism, but the changes I make are small enough that I still end up with deliciously clean meals.  We exercise hard, and we need good wholesome food to recover.  I present to you, Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Muffins!

I made my own applesauce from Honeycrisps from our local orchard this fall, and think that made these muffins really moist and wonderful.  Plus, I know for a fact that no sugar was added:).  Let me know what you think of these, and if you make up your own substitutions.  If you make them as written, the nutrition profile will look roughly like this:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep bringing it (in your workouts and in the kitchen)!

Best,

Coach Kimberly

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