Description
Savory Mediterranean Spinach Muffins bring robust Italian and Greek flavors into a simple handheld breakfast or snack. Packed with feta, herbs, and spinach, these muffins offer a delightful twist you’ll crave as a quick, protein-rich morning companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, chives), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Fats and Binding:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 190°C and generously coating the muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of flour, baking powder, salt, grated cheese, and chopped herbs.
- Whisk wet ingredients in a separate container, blending milk, eggs, Dijon mustard, and melted butter until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and gently pour the wet mixture into it, using a folding technique to combine without overmixing.
- Carefully spoon the batter into each muffin cavity, filling approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a springy texture when lightly touched.
- Remove from oven and let the muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes to set their structure before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter, enjoying the savory aroma and delicate texture of the freshly baked muffins.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses like sharp cheddar, feta, or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles.
- Add extra protein by incorporating cooked bacon bits, diced ham, or chopped chicken into the dry ingredients.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same fluffy texture.
- Enhance nutritional value by mixing in grated zucchini, spinach, or roasted red peppers for added vegetables and color.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 18-20 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg