If you’re looking for a tasty winter snack, try these savoury veggie muffins…
Ingredients:
Makes 6 large muffins (2 per serve)
- ½ cup pumpkin, roughly chopped in 1cm dices
- ½ cup zucchini, roughly chopped in 1cm dices
- ½ cup spring onions, sliced
- 1 large handful baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup skim milk
- 2 eggs
- A pinch pepper to taste
- 2 cups wholemeal flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
These veggie muffins make a delicious sugar-free snack
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180c.
2. Place pumpkin into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with water and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes or until slightly softened. Drain and add zucchini, spring onions and spinach.
3. Lightly beat eggs and milk, pour over the vegetables and season.
4. Sift flour and baking powder over the top and stir until just combined.
5. Spoon mixture into baking paper lined, non-stick muffin trays, sprinkling with pumpkin seeds, and bake for 25 minutes or until done.
Chef’s tip: For an indulgent variation, crumble low fat fetta and chopped sundried tomatoes into the mix.
Serve with low fat cream cheese.
This recipe was kindly shared with us by the team at the Australian Egg Industry. www.eggs.org.au is their consumer site – check it out for more info on eggs, recipes, nutrition or frequently asked questions.
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