This healthy recipe proves that muffins don’t need to be sweet to be good! These savory Broccoli Cheese Muffins don’t have any fruity blueberries and heavenly rich chocolate chips … but they’re amazingly delicious (and nutritious)! They’ll definitely tickle your taste buds with more than just a sweet sensation.
The cheese is obviously a key ingredient in this recipe. Use whatever cheese you prefer, or any combination of cheeses … American, Parmesan, Cheddar, Swiss, Feta, and Goat are all delicious.
They’re always popular for breakfast, and also great for combining with a salad or soup for a healthy lunch.
This is the perfect treat if you’re watching your weight and following a healthy dietary plan. They help control your appetite and satisfy any unhealthy cravings for sugary snacks. And then there are lots of healthy natural vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants from the broccoli.
Each Broccoli Cheese Muffin contains the following nutrient values:
178 calories
8.2 g fat
20 g carbs
1.6 g fiber
7.1 g protein
Here are ingredients you’ll need for 6 of these delicious and healthy muffins:
1 cup finely chopped broccoli, lightly cooked, drained and cooled to room temperature
¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ cup chopped scallions (green onions)
½ cup coarsely grated reduced-fat cheese
Continue on to the next page for the easy preparation steps …