Peanutty Chocolate Chip Quinoa Muffins

I have been experimenting with quinoa, much to the dismay of my husband who doesn't mind the taste but has a problem with the texture.  Quinoa is quite popular with those eating a Paleo diet and the fitness crowd due to its protein content.  So, I set about looking for recipes using quinoa that my husband might like.  I came across Jen Nikolaus' recipe for Chocolate Chip Quinoa Muffins that looked tantalizingly delicious.  I decided to tweak her recipe into something similar but different. 

Jen's original recipe is for a lovely chocolate chip The addition of peanut butter not only adds flavour, it adds protein.  Almond flour also adds protein.
muffin that incorporates the health benefits of quinoa.   I took that a step further by using the popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter for my deliciously health peanutty chocolate chip quinoa muffins.  Her version used canola oil which is a GMO, something we avoid.  I replaced it with organic peanut butter.  Jen's original recipe came in at 258 cal, 41 g carbohydrates, 9 g fat, 6 g protein, 186 mg sodium and 3 g fibre muffin.  My version comes in at 246 calories, 32 g carbohydrates, 11 g fat, 8 g protein 141 mg sodium and 4 g fibre per muffin.  I would still like to get the carbohydrate content a bit lower which would reduce the caloric value as well.  I will share that recipe as soon as the testing is finished.  In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this healthy, tasty muffin!