Description
These savory muffins are a nutritious and protein-packed option for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. Made with chicken, vegetables, and two kinds of cheese, they’re easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken or Turkey: 1 pound
- Garlic Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Fennel Seeds: 1 teaspoon, toasted
- Salt: 1½ teaspoons (divided)
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon
- Eggs: 4
- Milk: ¼ cup (soy or dairy)
- Cottage Cheese: 1 cup
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon
- Oat Flour: 1½ cups
- Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Chopped Vegetables: 3 cups (broccoli, spinach, etc.)
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: ½ cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a muffin tray.
- Cook ground chicken with seasonings; add vegetables and set aside.
- Mix eggs, milk, cottage cheese, olive oil, and maple syrup. Add oat flour and baking powder.
- Fold in the meat, vegetables, Parmesan, and cheddar cheese.
- Divide batter into muffin tray and bake for 23–30 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen veggies, finely chopped.
- Substitute oat flour with almond, all-purpose, or whole wheat flour as needed.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23–30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American