Savoury muffins: A delicious twist for breakfast and beyond
Savoury muffins are a great idea to spice up your breakfast. You can serve them with a fried egg or eat them with cottage cheese and fresh vegetables. These fluffy cupcakes are also perfect for sneaking in some vegetables for kids, which they might otherwise overlook. They also work well as a party snack.
You can prepare savoury breakfast muffins without flour. Follow the recipe below, but increase the number of eggs to 4 — these will bind the delicious snack together. Egg muffins without flour can provide an interesting variation for a gluten-free and high-protein diet.
Suggestions for substitutes and additions
Adjust the muffin recipe to suit your dietary requirements. If you want the muffins to be higher in protein, try cottage cheese instead of yogurt. You can replace yellow cheese with brine cheese, such as Greek feta or Bulgarian sirene. This change will increase the protein content and reduce saturated fats.
Looking to add more colour to your muffins? Add diced red bell pepper and olives. If you're craving a meaty touch, toss in a few slices of ham or pan-fried bacon.
Zucchini muffin recipe
Take the eggs and yogurt from the fridge beforehand to let them reach room temperature.
Ingredients:
- 1 zucchini
- 2 cups of flour
- 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
- 100 grams (about 1 cup) of grated yellow cheese
- 2 eggs
- 200 grams (about 1 cup) of natural yogurt
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of dried or freshly chopped basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Wash the zucchini, dry it, and grate it coarsely with the skin on. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Sift the flour into a bowl and mix it with the baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, place the zucchini after squeezing out the water, and mix it with the grated yellow cheese, eggs, natural yogurt, and olive oil.
- Add the flour with baking powder, press the garlic clove through a crusher, and add a teaspoon of fresh or dried basil, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a large wooden spoon or spatula.
- Spoon the mixture into silicone muffin moulds. Bake for 25 minutes at 200°C (390°F).
