Savoury Seeded Green Muffins
Make a batch of these muffins and freeze them for quick and easy breakfasts on the go. These muffins have a wonderful savoury flavour and packed full of healthy antioxidants, fibre and protein.
Kcalories per serve (2 muffins) 363 / ProtEin 20.8g
Serves: 12 standard muffins | Cook time: 45 Mins
Ingredients
2 Medium Zucchini
1/2 Cup (60g) Capsicum, Diced
½ Cup Mixed Soft Herbs, such as Mint, Tarragon, Dill and/or Coriander
Zest of 1 Lemon
2 Eggs, Beaten*
1 Onion, Chopped Finely
150g (around 2 Cups) Baby Spinach
1½ tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
½ Cup (90g) Frozen Peas
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
½ Cup (160g) Plain Greek or Non-Dairy Yogurt
1 Cup (90g) Almond Meal or Flour
1 Cup (130g) Buckwheat or Gluten Free Flour
2 Tbsp Clean Protein Powder, such as Hemp or Pea
2 tsp Baking Powder
2 Tbsp Mixed Seeds, such as Poppy, Pepita and Sunflower
Instructions
Place zucchini in food processor or blender and blitz until a green pulp is formed. Pour this into a tea towel and wring the moisture out. Set aside.
2. Pan fry the onion for 10 minutes with a little oil on low until soft and translucent. Add the spinach to the pan and wilt slightly. Season with the salt and pepper.
3. Place this mixture into a mixing bowl with the zucchini pulp, peas, capsicum, herbs and lemon zest.
4. Add in the beaten eggs, chia seeds, oil and yogurt. Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes.
5. Add in the flours and baking powder and fold together.
6. Line a 6 or 12-hole muffin tray with muffin cases or baking paper, lightly oil and divide the batter equally. Sprinkle the seeds over the top.
7. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes for standard muffins or 35 -40 for jumbo sized muffins, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
8. Allow to cool slightly in the tray then loosen around the edges with a butter knife.
NOTE:
* To make vegan, omit eggs, but soak the chia seeds in 1/3 cup water. Add this mixture in to replace the eggs.
To freeze, allow to cool then store in a sealed bag or container. To thaw, place in the microwave for 90 seconds.
