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A protein-rich recipe, packed full of veggies and vitamins C and A, plus antioxidants.

Veggie Muffins

A delicious low carb savoury muffin that makes a great snack or quick breakfast on the go.
4.25 from 8 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Meal Type Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Global
Servings 10 People
Dietary Vegetarian
Ingredients
  
  • 2 cups almond meal
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ cup spring onions, diced
  • 3 eggs, whisked
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1 cup greek goat’s feta cheese
Instructions
 
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/356°F and line a muffin tin with baking cases. 
  • Sift the almond meal, baking powder and salt into a bowl. 
  • Add spring onions, eggs, butter, zucchini and goat’s cheese to the mixture and fold until well combined. 
  • Place one tablespoon of mixture into the baking cases in the muffin tin. 
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and springy to the touch. 
Notes
Tip: You can mix up the combinations of cheese and veggies. Try spinach and parmesan or pumpkin and mozzarella. 
 
Note: It serves 10 muffins.
Nutrition (per serve)
Net Carbs: 0.8gProtein: 12.1gFat: 11.8gFiber: 1.1g
Keyword Cheese, Egg, Muffin, Zucchini

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