Ingredients
Instructions
Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a heavy saucepan set to medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes more. Fluff with a fork and transfer to the refrigerator to cool.
Preheat oven to 350 ° F. Line muffin pan with 12 muffin tins.
Add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and coffee to a food processor. Blend to combine. Add 2 cups cooled quinoa and melted butter. Blend until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt and blend until combined. Fold in butterscotch chips.
Evenly distribute in each of the dozen muffin liners and transfer to the oven to bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a baking rack to cool completely, or enjoy warm.
What is Butterscotch?
A type of sweet confectionery, butterscotch is made by heating up brown sugar and butter together until thickened. This process caramelizes the mixture to result in a creamy, and buttery flavor that is incredibly distinctive. Thought to have originated in Scotland-earning its name, butterscotch is now enjoyed in many forms including candy, syrup, and is a popular flavor added to baked goods, ice creams, and other desserts.
Cooking with Vanilla Extract
Vanilla is a versatile ingredient that can be used to add depth and complexity to the flavor of a dish. It pairs well with many flavors, including chocolate, coffee, fruit, and caramel. The creamy richness helps balance out bolder flavors such as the butterscotch in this recipe.
Using the right amount of Vanilla
Because vanilla extract is very rich, adding too much can easily overpower a dish. Be careful to pay attention to the measurements required for the recipe.
What if I Accidentally Add a Tablespoon Instead of a Teaspoon? If you are a vanilla-lover, adding extra to your Toasted Pecan Rice Cream Recipe will not result in the failure of the dish. Luckily adding a small amount of lemon juice or salt will balance out the intensity of the flavor, restoring balance to your dessert.
Benefits of Using Quinoa in Baked Goods
Some benefits of using Quinoa in your baked goods are: Qunioa is a hearty grain that is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Adding our RiceSelect® White Qunioa to these muffins and other baked goods is a great way to add nutritional value. The slight nutty flavor and unique texture of the quinoa adds depth and gives baked goods a crispier texture. A versatile ingredient, quinoa can be used in many baked goods like bread, muffins, cookies, and these Carrot Quinoa Cupcakes!
Not looking for something sweet? Keep learning how to be creative in the kitchen with this Mushroom Pancetta Quinoa Pizza Recipe, or power up your morning with our Quinoa Breakfast Bowl With Tahini Recipe
Other Rice Inspiration
For something more Savory, you can try our Chicken Orzo Soup or a Shrimp Salad recipe. Alternatively, if you are looking for something a bit different, why not learn How to Make Pearl Couscous?
