Muffins, those delicious little treats, don’t always have to be full of sugar and chocolate. If you’re looking for a healthier option packed with nutrients, why not try vegetable muffins? These colourful treats are not only delicious, but also a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet. So let’s replace the traditional muffin mix with some green power and get into the kitchen together to make these healthy and tasty vegetable muffins!
Step 1: gather your ingredients
Let’s start by gathering all the ingredients we need to make these vegetable muffins. Here is a basic list to start with:
- Flour (you can choose wholemeal flour for extra fibre)
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Milk (you can also use vegetable milk)
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Various vegetables of your choice (e.g. spinach, carrots, courgette, pepper, onion, etc.)
- Optional additions such as cheese, herbs or seeds for extra flavour and texture
Step 2: prepare the vegetables
Wash and finely chop the vegetables of your choice. You can choose to use them raw, but some vegetables like carrots and courgettes can also be lightly sautéed or steamed before adding them to the batter. This helps to remove excess moisture and enhance the flavour.
Step 3: make the batter
In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk and olive oil or melted butter. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until everything is just blended. Then add the chopped vegetables and any extra additions like cheese or herbs and mix well.
Step 4: baking away
Preheat your oven to about 180 degrees Celsius and grease a muffin tin or use paper muffin tins. Divide the batter evenly between the cavities of the baking tin and bake the muffins in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
Step 5: let cool and enjoy!
Let the vegetable muffins cool in the baking tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely. Serve them warm or at room temperature as a nutritious breakfast, a healthy snack or as a side dish with lunch or dinner.
Making vegetable muffins is not only a fun way to get creative in the kitchen, but it is also a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet. So what are you waiting for? Get out those vegetables and get to work! You’ll be amazed at how delicious and versatile these healthy treats can be. Looking for more healthy recipes? Then take a look at our tips for delicious healthy banana bread!