Quinoa, Spinach and Red bean makes Incredible breakfast, keeps you full for long time

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour adds healthy fats while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor with less processing.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy.

Mash black beans in a bowl until mostly smooth.

Mix cooked quinoa and mashed black beans together in a large bowl.

Add whole wheat flour, baking powder, and spices; stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, and eggs until smooth.

Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture; mix until just combined.

Fold in chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, and cheddar cheese.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Scoop mixture into greased muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tins.

Serve warm, optionally with avocado or salsa.

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