Savory Breakfast Muffins

These savory breakfast muffins are a delightful blend of vegetables and cheese, perfect for a quick and nutritious start to your day. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making them a wholesome alternative to traditional sweet muffins.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 120 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• egg - 1 large
• milk - 80 milliliters
• olive oil - 30 milliliters
• shredded cheddar cheese - 50 grams
• chopped spinach - 50 grams
• diced bell pepper - 50 grams
• chopped green onion - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and olive oil until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, and chopped green onion until evenly distributed.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from the egg and cheese.

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