Ingredients

  • 123 cups all-purpose flour
  • 23 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 13 cup vegetable oil
  • 13 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1 Tbs. instant espresso granules, dissolved in 1 Tbs. hot water
  • 1 cup finely grated zucchini
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries, halved

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Coat 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
  • Beat eggs and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute, or until smooth.
  • Add vanilla, oil, sour cream, and espresso;beat 1 minute more.
  • With mixer running on very low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating just until combined.
  • Add zucchini and quinoa, and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in cherries.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups (they will be very full).
  • Bake 26 to 28 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Wrap in plastic, and store at room temperature or in freezer.